Manager, DA Project Delivery

Job Level: ENG D6 Date Posted: June 17, 2025 Closing Date: July 2nd, 2025 Job Type: Full-time Permanent Category: Internal/External Opportunities

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team!

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Customer and System Projects, this position will provide leadership to a team of Project Managers primarily focused on the execution of Customer projects and AESO Direct Assigned projects. The position is accountable for overseeing the delivery of projects safely, on schedule and within budget, including dealing with contractors and suppliers to ensure project success. Familiarity with a gated project process and project governance and compliance requirements will be an asset. Ideally the successful candidate will have a track record of developing effective working relationships not only with internal departments, but with external stakeholders including customers, government agencies and regulators.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a regulated environment and engaging with senior leaders internally, with the Alberta Electric System Operator and with customers to ensure AltaLink delivers excellent levels of customer satisfaction.

The position will require the ability to make quick decisions and use past project execution experience to provide guidance to the team on project and organizational issues.

This is a leadership role which will include developing employees, establishing goals and objectives, setting priorities, and driving continuous improvement in addition to managing people day-to-day.

Responsibilities:

Requirements

* University bachelor’s degree(s) in Engineering is required.

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

Benefits

* Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)