Division:            Transmission Planning – Engineering

Location:            Edmonton, AB

Your energy belongs here!

Position Summary:   

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We’ve got a lot of energy at ATCO, focused on creating prosperity for generations to come. Embrace challenge and growth because your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. 

At ATCO, our senior engineers form a crucial component to the overall business and their value is consistently recognized. Here you will have opportunities to lead initiatives with your technical expertise and will be propelled to take responsibility and embrace challenges. It’s part of our culture of growth and caring - for each other, our communities, and for those who need us. It comes down to trusting people and taking every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our peer community.

Reporting to the Supervising Engineer, Transmission Planning, this role applies in-depth power system analysis skills in transmission planning and is responsible for leading and/or completing studies related to system planning and integration of load, various type of generators and HVDC/FACTS devices in the transmission networks. 

Responsibilities:

Lead/perform steady state, transient and power quality analysis using PSS/E and/or PSCAD for the planning and integration of new loads, synchronous and asynchronous generators, energy storage systems and HVDC/FACTS devices to enable customer connections and ensure proper development of the transmission system.  Lead/perform various power system studies to assess transmission capability of ATCO’s system and make recommendations on strategic system development. Lead the collaborative work with the AESO, the market participant, and other stakeholders to develop connection strategies, mitigation plans, project scope and Functional Specification to connect customer and system projects to the Alberta Interconnected Electrical System (AIES). Review/develop PSS/E and/or PSCAD models for transmission facilities to integrate into base cases and complete data submission to AESO. Work with equipment vendor to develop, review and modify the PSS/E and/or PSCAD models of HVDC, FACTS and generators for the purpose of planning studies and data submission.  Acting as the owner’s engineer with contractors and vendors for various system studies and project support, including but not limited to developing scope of work, monitoring progress, performing quality control, and completing detailed reviews of contractor/vendor reports, results, data and assumptions etc.  Acting as the primary liaison between ATCO and AESO (or other local ISOs, government agencies) to ensure that relevant planning and operational requirements are met. Acting as the lead engineer in bidding and delivering system analysis as part of the overall bidding package for HVDC, FACTS, energy storage, generator connection, control system tuning etc. Responsibilities include but not limited to defining the technical specification, preparing the bid package, evaluating bids and contract negotiations etc.  Evaluate and recommend new technologies that will improve power system reliability, efficiency or costs. Support various innovation activities to improve power system performance. Represent ATCO Electric as subject matter expert on external technical committees, working groups, panels and counsels as required. Mentor/coach engineers, technologists, and other staff in the areas of advanced power system analysis.  

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree preferred.  Professional Engineer designation with APEGA. A minimum of 7 years of related planning or operation experience in the electrical utility industry.  Demonstrated skills and experience in power system steady state and transient analysis related to load, generator, energy storage and HVDC/FACTS planning, integration, and commissioning.  In-depth knowledge and experience of modelling for synchronous and inverter-based generators, energy storage, HVDC, FACTS, and control systems etc.   Proven experience and ability to define, scope, complete and develop solutions to ensure robust system planning. Experienced with power system analysis programs such as PSS/E, PSCAD or EMTP-RV.  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated capabilities of developing sound engineering judgement and decision-making. Demonstrated business acumen. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with customers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally in a dynamic environment while managing multiple demands and priorities.

What We Offer:  

A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence   Competitive compensation   Flex benefits   Tuition assistance program   Training and mentorship programs   Charitable donation matching  

 

If there is something that you wish to pursue the company will often give you the time/financial support to do so.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

Issued: January 6, 2025

Deadline: January 20, 2025