Job DescriptionIf 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 asset
Note - The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit.
Application deadline: September 23, 2026
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