Project Engineer

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Alberta is seeking a Project Engineer to support transmission projects. The successful candidate will have a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry. The role involves developing functional specifications, cost estimates, and reviewing technical proposals. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flex hours, and a hybrid work environment. Benefits include health and dental coverage, a pension plan, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid vacation and flex time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry with experience in substation design and power system studies.
• Strong understanding of transmission, distribution, and generation.
• Comfortable researching and learning new technologies independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for transmission projects and customer connection projects.
• Create and review Project Data Update Packages (PDUP) for modeling.
• Develop facility scope and cost estimates for transmission projects.
• Review service proposals and advanced technical study reports.

Skills

Experience in the electric utility industry

Familiarity with transmission major equipment

Python coding

Strong communication skills

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA

Job description

The 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 or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Engineering, we are looking for a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for transmission projects, system and customer connection projects from transmission facility design, power system modeling, metering, advanced power system studies, and cost estimate perspective.

In this position, you will play a critical role in transmission projects in the development of AESO functional specification, facility scopes, and the review/creation of PDUPs (modeling information). You will bring a solid understanding of the power system including transmission, distribution, and generation. You will also work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and actively participate in technical discussions and initiatives.

This full‑time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. 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.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
• You leverage your strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a controversial and high paced environment.
• You are comfortable researching and learning new things independently with minimal supervision.
• You are curious when it comes to new technology and engineering practices.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in all types of projects including system, customer connection, behind the fence (BTF) and Competitive Procurement, and special technology.
• Develop facility scope for high level cost estimate purposes & functional specification of transmission projects.
• Create and review Project Data Update Packages (PDUP) for modeling using the PSS/E format.
• Develop Needs Identification Document (NID) Specification for system projects.
• Review service proposals & advanced technical study reports.
• Provide engineering support in all project stages & provide project status updates.
• Review transmission costs & transmission project energization packages.
• Develop revenue metering solutions as required.
• Gain cross‑functional knowledge in engineering, planning, Tariff and Operation to make transmission projects successful.
• Interface with transmission facility owners, generation facility owners, distribution facility owners and project developers.
• Make engineering decisions in consideration with Tariff and Transmission Regulation.
• Prepare technical decision record as required.
• Facilitate the technical variance request from market participants.
• Conduct technical discussions and alignments with rule/requirement owners and domain specialists within the AESO.

What you’ll bring to us:

• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with or eligible to be registered with APEGA (P.Eng.).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry with experience in substation design and power system studies.
• Familiarity with transmission major equipment, equipment design and ratings, ISO rules, modeling, Python coding, metering, cost estimate, special engineering studies, ISO Tariff, and transmission planning are all assets.

Application deadline: January 11, 2026

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.