Engineer, SCADA & Telecom

EPCOR Utilities Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work program

Where We Work policy

Job summary

EPCOR Utilities Inc. is seeking a permanent Engineer, SCADA & Telecom in Edmonton, Alberta. You will design and deliver SCADA and telecom solutions for transmission projects, ensuring safety, reliability and on‑time delivery within budget.

The role requires a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems, a P.Eng with APEGA or eligibility, and 5+ years of related experience. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with frequent collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with Power System Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with APEGA registration or ability to register.
• 5+ years of SCADA & Telecom system design experience including RTU, SA, MPLS.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Transmission strategy within SCADA & Telecom Engineering.
• Provide specs, design, commissioning and standards for SCADA, SA, RTU, telecom and MPLS equipment.
• Plan and execute capital projects with team and external consultants.
• Identify budget requirements for life cycle and capital projects.
• Analyze issues and drive improvements in productivity, quality and reliability.
• Develop Transmission Engineering processes, policies and standards.
• Design Transmission projects with scope, procurement, construction packages and documentation.
• Support engineering standards and asset management functions.
• Collect and analyze information to propose design solutions.

Skills

SCADA design & telecom

RTU systems

MPLS equipment

IEEE/IEC standards

Project planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering – Power Systems

Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registration with APEGA

Tools

MicroStation

Electrical modelling

Job description

Organization EUI, Electricity Operations, Transmission

JobID 16634

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Closing Date Aug 28, 2026

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Electricity Operations

About us Department Description Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in and around Edmonton. We are focused on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions. Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters,

Highlights of the Job

We are hiring a full-time permanent Engineer, SCADA & Telecom po sition working out of Edmonton, AB .

In this role, you are responsible for the design of Transmission substation projects within Electricity Operations. This includes ensuring that the SCADA and Telecom munication systems perform safely, reliably and in support of business processes while achieving the deliverables on schedule and within budget.

We will be accepting applications from both External and Internal EPCOR Employees.

EPCOR Employees: please ensure that you are using your “ @epcor.com ” email address.

What You’d Be Responsible For

• Executing the Transmission strategy within SCADA & Telecom Engineering.


• Providing specifications, design, commissioning and standards development for SCADA , S A , RTU , telecommunication and MPLS equipment.


• Planning and executing capital projects in collaboration with the direct team, other technical experts and external consultants.


• Identifying budget requirements for life cycle and/or performance improvement capital projects.


• Analyzing issues affecting performance and establishing initiatives for continuous improvement of productivity, quality, reliability, cost and project delivery schedule.


• Developing Transmission Engineering processes, policies and standards that comply with regulatory requirements.


• Designing Transmission projects that include defining scope, procuring and evaluating RFPs, developing const ruction packages, commissioning and documenting as-builds.


• Developing and supporting engineering standards, practices, calculations, and commissioning req uirements, as well as asset management and ADMS functions.


• Collecting and analyzing technical and other information to propose solutions to design-related issues before, during and after project activity.

What’s Required to Be Successful

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with Power System Engi neering or equivalent (such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering) .


• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registered with (or ability to register with) APEGA.


• 5 + years of experience in SCADA & Telecom system design, specific to RTU, SA,MPLS equipment , including design, procurement and commissioning.


• In- depth knowledge of IEEE, AEUC, CSA, IEC and other electrical utility standards.


• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver short and long term substation automation applications.


• Experience conducting and leading technology research assessments for system and/or equipment upgrades .


• Working knowledge of IEC61850 applications .


• Familiarity with p roject management principles . PMP is considered an asset .


• Demonstrated e xperience planning, managing and implementing capital projects.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office , MicroStation and electrical modeling


• Effective data analysis and problem solving.


• Strong decision making, communication, interpersonal, organizational, conflict and resolution skills.

As our best candidate, you take ownership, focu s on continuous improvement, easily adapt to change and help lead change initiatives with integrity. You build effective relationship s and collaborate with teammates, stakeholders and contractors. You’re also an active contributor to your team in sharing knowledge and guiding the work of other professional engineers and technologists.

Other Important Facts About This Job

This position may be eligible for EPCOR’s hybrid work program. This position is open to Internal applicants :

This role offers flexible work arrangements under EPCOR's Where We Work Program. You'll primarily work from home three days a week, coming into the office as needed. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be spent in the office but are subject to change.

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)


• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.


• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.


• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.