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
If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.
The Data Management team within the Operations Systems department is looking for a Senior EMS Modelling Engineer or Analyst to join our 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 the real-time database model, and display components of the Energy Management System (EMS).
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and flex time, on-call pay, health and dental benefits, mental health support, and a defined contribution pension plan. Learning and development opportunities are also 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, allowing you to work where you work best.
Signs you will enjoy this role:
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 a solid foundation in scripting, preferably Perl, but regardless of the language you flourish in creating, troubleshooting, and delivering scripts which produce reliable results.
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Experience with scripting, troubleshooting, and optimizing in Perl, PowerShell, or other language.
Electric utility experience and/or familiarity with the operation of the AESO; direct experience with GE AEMS products, including GridOS, Habitat and Source, is considered an asset.
If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) of Alberta.
As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 4 of POPA.
