P&C SCADA Engineer

AltaLink; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta seeks an Electrical Engineer for the Project Development Department. The role involves providing technical leadership and ensuring quality standards for transmission assets. Candidates should have a strong background in utility P&C and SCADA systems, with opportunities for development and community contribution.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Spending Accounts

Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP

Group Life Insurance

Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Registered or qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide P&C and SCADA technical input into engineering and project execution.
• Design or review Protection Settings for transmission systems.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Telecommunication or Computer Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Level: ENG C/D
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.When you’re on our team, you’resupporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe,reliableandcost-effectiveservice. Whether working in the field or in the office, everyAltaLinkercontributes to keeping the lights on.

Weare part ofa global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide.Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever.As we connectnew sources of renewable energy to the gridand support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions,AltaLink’stransmission systemisthe backboneof thechanging electricitysystem. With our head office in Calgary, andregional officesinGreaterEdmonton,Red Deer and Lethbridge,we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

An opportunity currently exists for an Electrical Engineer within the Project Development Department of AltaLink. Reporting to the Manager of P&C, SCADA & Telecom Engineering, the successful candidate will work with internal and external technical staff to ensure that all additions and modifications to AltaLink’s transmission assets meet quality standards from a protection and control (P&C) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) perspective.

As such, this individual will provide technical leadership at all critical project phases -- from planning through to implementation and final acceptance. This position will appeal to individuals with a utility P&C, Substation Networking, Remote Supervisory, and Distributed Control Engineering background who are looking for an opportunity to develop their engineering and leadership talents in a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

• Provide timely and effective P&C and SCADA technical input into conceptual engineering, project scoping & estimating and project execution. This includes:

• Create and support writing of Design Basis memorandums (DBM) that provide sufficient detail to allow accurate estimating and clear direction to the Engineering contractor;
• Review technical drawings & specifications to ensure each project meets acceptable standards for operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability and safety;
• Answer EPCM contractors’ questions to ensure each project meets acceptable standards for operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability and safety;

• Design or review Protection Settings for AltaLink’s new and existing Transmission System and provide technical support during construction;

• Working as part of a project design team, complete the SCADA design of facilities including station drawings and SCADA device (e.g. RTU) configuration. Deliver accurate and thorough designs that will meet specifications in the electrical code, AltaLink standards and engineering practices; and are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence;
• Install SCADA configuration files and provide technical support during construction to the site personnel completing commissioning activities;
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the appropriate internal and external personnel in support of each of these processes; and
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, partners and internal clients that result in growing understanding, good decisions, and effective cooperation.

Minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Telecommunication or Computer Engineering;
• Registered or qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA);
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, job level will be considered and evaluated based on the candidate’s overall experience and knowledge;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes;
• Positively influence others;
• Demonstrated strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills;
• Strong written, reporting, graphical and oral presentation skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously;
• Willing to travel within the province approximately 20% of the time;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Experience with the following would be an asset:

• Technical knowledge and understanding of electric transmission system operation, maintenance, performance, power equipment and substation design;
• Familiar with Protection and Control philosophies, schemes, and standards;
• Formal Protection and Control training;

• Working knowledge of MathCAD, CAPE , Microsoft Word, and Excel including the use of macros;

• Excellent knowledge of modern digital protective relays in utility applications and experience calculating relay settings;

• SCADA Systems and DNP3;
• Familiarity with local area networks, communication schemes, platforms and protocols used to provide local and remote interrogation with substation relays, meters, fault recorders and other intelligent electronic devices (IEDs);
• Familiarity with SEL, Siemens, and GE numerical relays;
• GE Energy/Harris, Cybectec/Copper Power Systems, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, or SUBNET Solutions SCADA platforms
• Config Pro 5, SMP Tools, Substation Explorer, Substation Server, AcSELerator Quickset, or AcSELerator RTAC;
• Siemens, Hirschmann, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories LAN hardware; and
• Schneider Electric and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Power Measurement meters

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview.We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose.In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs