Alberta Electric System Operator

Senior Engineer or Analyst, Reliability Standards

LocationCalgary, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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


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Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) are the requirements followed by the AESO and Alberta market participants to provide for the reliable operation of the Alberta interconnected electric system (AIES). The AESO recommends the adoption of ARS that are based on North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards, as well as other ARS that amend, supplement, or replace NERC standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Standards & Modelling, you will coordinate and guide cross-functional teams to develop ARS for Alberta’s electricity industry. To succeed in this position, you will require knowledge of high voltage facilities, transmission system operations, and protection & control systems to lead and participate in stakeholder engagements with external industry working groups.

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.

You will enjoy working with us if:

You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change.
You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively debates.
You appreciate working and learning in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.


Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of ARS, including ARS that are a part of the AESO’s recently announced Reliability Standard Sync Up Project; ensure effective reliability standard integration in Alberta.
Establish and facilitate internal and external technical working groups.
Draft ARS, supporting material, and stakeholder engagement material.
Coordinate the stakeholder engagement process.
Manage ARS development process deliverables and timelines.
Participate in North American electricity industry sector standards discussions.
Keep informed and provide updates of NERC and WECC developments related to reliability standards.
Provide support through the implementation and compliance monitoring phases of the ARS project lifecycle, including responding to stakeholder questions and drafting information documents.
Support internal research and analysis projects related to proposed new ARS.
Coach, work review, and mentorship to junior professionals.
Lead large projects or processes related to ARS with limited supervision.


What you’ll bring to us:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) accreditation with APEGA.
10+ years of experience as an electrical industry professional working with transmission system asset management, facilities design, real-time operations, or regulatory compliance monitoring.
Demonstrated aptitude in internal and external relationship building, group facilitation, and stakeholder engagement experience. The ability to guide large engagements in decision making in a variety of environments ranging from collaborative to oppositional is essential.
Applied use of project and program management and administration tools, including understanding of cost impact with regulatory requirements.
Working knowledge of electricity industry rules and standards, compliance monitoring, and audit process.


Application deadline: June 16, 2025


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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 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) 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 33 of the FOIP Act.

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