Engineer in Training (New Graduate Program)

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Paid vacation and flex time

Job summary

AESO invites graduates to join the Engineer in Training New Graduate program in Calgary. This two-year rotation program develops skills across power system modeling, analysis, and reporting, with exposure to planning and system operations.

You’ll work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable grid solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, paid vacation, flex time, health/dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering completed in 2026 or to be completed in spring 2027.
• Solid background and fundamental understanding of power systems.
• Strong acumen for learning and applying programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of power system models and base cases.
• Conduct power flow, stability and short circuit studies for transmission planning and system operations.
• Assist in power system outage analysis and development of study tools via programming.
• Prepare engineering reports documenting study results and compliance with reliability standards.

Skills

Power systems fundamentals

Programming skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

## Engineer in Training (New Graduate Program)Apply: Calgary: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-2026892The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.**Job Description***If you are a current AESO employee, please view openings and apply through our internal site at* *Workday**.*We are seeking three full-time Engineers in Training (EITs) to join our EIT New Graduate program. This 2-year program provides four 6-month rotations through various business units involved in the engineering aspects of AESO’s work, which offers a unique full spectrum view from mandate to meter. Assignments are technical in nature, varied, and will include opportunities to work with experienced engineering professionals and other AESO staff in a variety of cross-functional assignments.Possible assignments include:* Assisting with the preparation of power system models and base cases.* Conducting power system power flow, stability and short circuit studies for transmission planning and system operations departments.* Assisting in carrying out power system outage analysis.* Assisting with determination of alternative solutions for identified power system problems.* Assisting in the development of applications for power system real-time operations.* Assisting with the creation of engineering reports to document study results.* Assisting with compliance processes relating to reliability standards and ISO rules.* Assisting with the preparation of information for stakeholder meetings.* Assisting with preparation of project functional specifications.* Assisting with the development of study tools through programming.* Preparing single-line drawings and documentation for estimate requests.* Providing technical support to various departments.Upon completion of the rotations, final placement will be made to an engineering position and department.We offer a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.**Signs you will enjoy working at the AESO:*** You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative change.* You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively discussions. You revel in working and learning in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.* You have high personal leadership and find it intuitive to place attention on priorities and value-add items.* You embrace change, and pivot and adapt with ease.* You are genuinely interested in the electricity industry and helping transform it alongside our talented team.**Signs you will enjoy this work:*** You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.* You have demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high pressure real-time scenarios.* You adopt new and advanced applications quickly and your technical acumen is envious.* You work well in routine day-to-day and project-based work. You are comfortable navigating between fast-paced, high activity and moderate periods.* You have the gift of translating complex technical problems into meaningful information across different audiences.* You take pride in thorough documentation and detailed event logs.**What you’ll bring:*** Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized, accredited [Canadian] university completed in 2026, or to be completed in spring 2027.* A solid background and fundamental understanding of power systems.* A strong acumen for learning and applying programming skills.* Ideas, positive energy, and creative solutions.**Application deadline:** September 29, 2026 #LI-HybridIf you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.