System Operations Engineer

Job Title: System Operations Engineer Job Level: ENG C Date Posted: March 9, 2026 Closing Date: March 18, 2026 Job Type: Full-time Employee Category: Internal/External Opportunities Location: Calgary Powering a bright future starts with you! At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate. Oh, and, what do we do? 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 Alberta's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We're excited to share that we are hiring a System Operations Engineer. Job Description: The System Operations Engineer will report to the Manager, System Operations. Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support to the AltaLink Control Centre to support the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the power system
• Develop solutions to real-time operational issues
• Work closely with the Outage Scheduling team to determine the optimal time to take outages to minimize the risk to the power system
• Support the team to perform outage studies and risk assessments on all transmission system outages.
• Coordinate with the independent system operator and other transmission facility owners to develop weekly coordination plans for outages
• Support the team to provide windows of opportunity for outages in the maintenance scope of work.
• Provide timely and effective technical input into conceptual engineering, project scoping and execution to ensure new facilities are appropriately scoped and integrated into the existing transmission system.
• All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars - one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability

RequirementsQualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible to become registered with APEGA in the near future.
• Four or more years of experience with power systems analysis or operations is considered an asset
• Experience with PSS/E or equivalent software
• Proven ability / experience in the above noted responsibilities
• Proficient in conducting power flow and voltage stability studies
• Experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS) is considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment, positively influence and motivate others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes
• Creative problem solving coupled with an ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Must have a valid class driver's license and be able to periodically travel to sites
• Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes: Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/ External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com). 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. In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink's hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes. 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. Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs