Principal Engineer-Substations Major Equip & Flexible AC Trans System (FACTS)

Job Level: ENG DP Date Posted: July 17, 2025 Closing Date: July 24, 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, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

An opening currently exists for a Principal Engineer of Substations Major Equipment & Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in the Maintenance Program Delivery team within Operations.

This role will appeal to strategic thinking individuals who enjoy technical leadership and solving significant and ambiguous problems leading to better business results.

The Principal Engineer must have well developed leadership capability along with extensive technical expertise in substation equipment and design, both from a vendor and owner perspective. In addition, the Principal Engineer must have a strong understanding of AltaLink’s business including current challenges, opportunities, threats, and direction. In carrying out their duties, the successful candidate will need to engage and collaborate with AltaLink’s extensive engineering community, key business leaders and numerous external parties.

This individual must be comfortable creating long term views and strategies for equipment and technology, developing innovative solutions, setting standards, mentoring junior staff, and challenging the status quo.  The Principal Engineer – Substations Major Equipment & Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) interacts with a variety of business units and may be involved in project assignments. Time-management, organizational and interpersonal skills are critical for success in the role.

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Notes:

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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.

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