SCADA Engineer or Technologist

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Flex time

Mental health support

Learning and development

Job summary

AESO in Calgary is seeking a SCADA Engineer or Technologist to support the real-time operations of the Alberta electrical grid within the EMS portfolio.

You will design, configure, test, implement, document and troubleshoot systems and provide 24/7 on-call incident response while collaborating with IT and project teams. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, travel to a NW Calgary site, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical engineering technology or bachelor’s degree in an engineering/IT field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a relevant electrical utility or Power Systems discipline.
• Experience with SCADA systems and real-time operating environments.
• Knowledge of DNP3, ICCP, and EMS software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, implement, document, troubleshoot, and maintain SCADA/EMS systems for real-time control.
• Provide 7 x 24 on-call support for real-time operations, including incident and problem management.
• Review technical documents and diagrams to develop SCADA requirements for AESO’s power system model.
• Coordinate with internal/external personnel to implement, test, and validate data and interfaces.
• Support CIP/Security standards compliance and integration with IT systems.

Skills

SCADA systems experience

Real-time control environments

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Incident/problem management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or IT field

Diploma in electrical engineering technology

Tools

GE EMS software

DNP3

ICCP

EMS data analysis tools

WAN/telecommunications knowledge

Job description

## SCADA Engineer or TechnologistApply: Calgary: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-2026896The 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**.*The Operation Systems department is looking for a SCADA Engineer or Technologist to join the team which is responsible for the support and management of the Energy Management Systems’ (EMS) real-time data portfolio. In this position, you will be an integral part of the Operations Systems Data Management team in supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid.This full-time opportunity offers 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.**You will enjoy working with us if:*** You flourish in 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 thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment* 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 have high personal accountability and find it intuitive to place attention on priorities and value-add items* You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work* You can multitask and balance multiple initiatives in flight**Key accountabilities may include:*** Design, configure, test, implement, document, troubleshoot, and maintain systems that support real-time control environments, including hardware, communications, telemetry, and operating system software.* Optimize system control and monitoring applications specific to project design and operating requirements.* Support connections to the grid of transmission and generation projects: + Review technical documents, standards, and single-line diagrams to develop SCADA requirements for the AESO’s power system model. + Work with internal and external personnel to implement, test, and validate data + Understand project process and methodologies* Manage baseline EMS functionality and provide 7 x 24 on-call support for real-time operations, including incident and problem management related to: + SCADA data configuration and quality + SCADA Wide Area Network (WAN) and telecommunications links + Support of protocols including DNP3 and ICCP + Support and operation of Automatic Generation Control* Support and manage North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)/Security standards compliance, both internally and externally* Support key internal business users of EMS data and perform technical data analysis* Provide project input, testing, validation, and support of key initiatives.* Interface with IT team for incident/problem management, monitoring service level expectations and agreements, and joint project implementation and support**What you’ll bring to us:*** Diploma in electrical engineering technology, a bachelor’s degree in an applicable IT or engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience* 5 to 7 years of experience in a relevant electrical utility or Power Systems related discipline* In-depth knowledge of complex control systems applications used in a real-time operating environment and excellent problem-solving skills.* Experience supporting the SCADA systems, with a working knowledge of telecommunications and network infrastructure* Understanding power system network modeling and able to demonstrate working knowledge of GE EMS software, and/or have experience with advanced application systems is considered an asset* Power Systems engineering, electric utility experience, or familiarity with the operation of the AESO power market is considered an asset* Understanding of Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) is also an assetNote - The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit.