Lead Engineer, Event Analysis
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
We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to lead the enhancement of the reliability and operational readiness of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) by focusing on identified and emerging reliability risks of existing and commissioning transmission and generation assets.
Reporting to the Manager, Operations Planning, you will lead event analysis process and new project operational readiness in ensuring that real-time observances are shared and addressed to allow effective operation of the AIES. You will lead the event analysis of reliability issues, classifying, and prioritizing reported events, manage caseloads, support market participants' compliance activities, and manage internal and external stakeholder communication. You will lead the Event Analysis team in making observations and draw learnings from real time events that will serve as risk inputs to operational readiness activities which you will also develop and lead.
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.
Signs you will enjoy working in this team:
You want to make a difference in maintaining system reliability and serve the public
You have the ability to recognize, manage, and prioritize risks while balancing multiple project deadlines concurrently
You are skilled in performing detailed root cause analysis and proposing corrective actions
You use effective communication strategies to articulate findings or recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change
You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease
You like working in a diverse atmosphere - our team celebrates our colleagues' varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints
You enjoy working in a collaborative team of internal and external stakeholders, and participating in lively debates with diverging objectives
You can navigate an ambiguous environment with limited direction, while being able to lead a peer team on specific tasks
Accountabilities include:
Manage event analysis program including initial classification, prioritization and close outs.
Determine the extent of reliability impact of an event and the analysis needed.
Lead the development risk register loop to enhance operation readiness.
Analyze reliability concerns in collaboration with generation and transmission facility owners.
Propose and monitor mitigations to resolve system performance issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Act as subject matter expert during compliance investigations.
Review functional specifications and commissioning plans.
Provide technical support during design and construction and commissioning phases in the connection of new facilities.
Provide technical support, training, and guidance to internal and external staff.
Participate in the enhancement in operational readiness of new facilities
Identify and resolve operational deficiencies of IBR equipment.
Risk identification/mitigation of broader power system risks.
Provide technical input and enforcement of requirements/obligations of ISO Rules and ARS Requirements.
What you'll bring to us:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineer Accreditation (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
10+ years of electric power industry experience, with solid technical knowledge in power system operations.
Critical understanding of reliability needs and impact of events on system reliability and performance.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse team members
Proven ability in collaborative problem solving with internal and external stakeholders
Critical awareness of reliability issues facing today's grid as well as future challenges.
In depth understanding of Grid & Market Operations and/or Transmission Planning.
In depth understanding of ARS/ISO Rules and the Alberta electricity industry framework.
Extensive skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
Proven ability to solve highly complex engineering problems with only a defined objective and with a minimally defined scope in a high conflict environment.
Provide subject matter expertise to support teams across the AESO including real time operations and coordination, connection and system projects, and operational engineering
Mentoring other AESO engineers and technical staff
Application deadline: March 24, 2025
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