Senior EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst

Ian Martin Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Defined Contribution (13%)

Flexible benefits plan

Vacation days: 3–5 weeks

Flex days: 12

Office closure days: 4

Job summary

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst to join our client's team reporting to the Manager, Operations Systems Data Management. You will support the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid through management of modelling and display components of the EMS portfolio.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary with paid vacation, flex time, health and dental benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in power systems or related industry.
• Experience with energy management systems; direct experience with GE EMS Habitat and Source is an asset.
• Electric utility experience and familiarity with the Alberta power market is an asset.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage updates to the EMS model based on topology changes to support regular database releases.
• Create and maintain custom EMS displays to support various functional groups and enhance control room situational awareness.
• Troubleshoot real-time power system modelling and display issues during working hours.
• Participate in on-call remote EMS support outside working hours.
• Contribute to upgrade and enhancement projects as SME in real-time power systems modelling and displays.
• Propose and implement process changes to improve EMS model/display management.
• Ensure compliance with rules and standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support skill development.

Skills

Power systems experience

EMS modelling

GE EMS Habitat/Source

Alberta utility familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

GE EMS Habitat

GE EMS Source

Job description

Senior EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst on behalf of our client. They're expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

Description

The Senior EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst to join our clients team reporting to the Manager, Operations Systems Data Management, you will be an integral part of supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid through management of modelling and display components of the Energy Management Systems (EMS) portfolio.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage updates to the EMS model based on changes to the topology of the AIES, including EMS SLDs and user interface displays to support regular database releases.
• Create and maintain custom user interface displays to support various EMS functional groups and enhance situational awareness in the control room.
• Troubleshoot real-time power system modelling and display issues or requests during working hours.
• Participate in on-call remote support of the EMS outside working hours. This can include direct technical support or routing issues to other on-call experts, depending on the nature of the incident.
• Contribute to upgrade and enhancement projects and strategic initiatives as a subject matter expert in real-time power systems modelling and displays.
• Propose and implement process changes to improve the management of the real-time power systems models and displays.
• Ensure compliance withrules and standards.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to junior team members to support skill development and performance growth

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in power systems or a related industry.
• Experience with energy management systems, including direct experience with GE EMS products, including Habitat and Source, is considered an asset.
• Electric utility experience and/or familiarity with the operation of theand the Alberta power market is considered an asset.
• Education and Certifications
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

• Note - The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit

Our client offers

• Pension: Contribution of 13% of employee's base salary into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Benefits: Flexible benefits plan that provides employees with options to select appropriate benefits coverage. This flexibility allows an employee to tailor their benefits according to their individual/family needs.
• Days off (annually):
• Vacation days: based on years of direct and indirect work experience upon time of hire (eligibility ranges from 3-5 weeks)
• Flex days: 12 flex days
• Fixed days: 4 additional office closure days

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We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.