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Eng.)\nJob Level: ENG C\nDate Posted: September 8, 2026\nClosing Date: Open until the positions is filled\nJob Type: Full-time Permanent\nCategory: Internal/External Opportunities\nLocation: Calgary\nPowering a bright future starts with you!\nAt 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.\nOh, and, what do we do?\nWe 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 Power System Engineering Technologist (P.L.Eng.) on AltaLink’s Project Engineering team.\nJob Description:\nAltaLink is seeking a Power System Engineering Technologist (P.L. Eng.) to join the Project Engineering team. The successful candidate will focus on development, validation, and management of transmission-system and electrical-equipment models. They will work with internal teams, the AESO, and other stakeholders, to prepare transmission modelling data packages (PDUPs), line-impedance calculations, and facility-rating reports; support small interconnection studies; provide system-capacity, power-flow, and short-circuit information; and help improve modelling processes and procedures. The role is also responsible for ensuring modelling data records, documentation, and submissions comply with applicable AESO ISO Rules, Alberta Reliability Standards, and associated requirements.\nThis opportunity is open to individuals who are registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as a Professional Licensee (Engineering), P.L. (Eng.), or individuals who are eligible to obtain that designation. The successful candidate will apply sound technical judgement, maintain accurate and auditable modelling records, and contribute to the safe, reliable, and economic interconnection to and operation of Alberta’s transmission system.\nResponsibilities:\nUnder the supervision of the Manager, Project Engineering, this individual will be accountable for all or in part of the following:\nDevelopment, authentication, and submission of complete, accurate, and timely transmission modelling data packages to the AESO for existing facilities and planned additions, modifications, and re-ratings of electrical facilities and infrastructure in accordance with AESO modelling-data requirements.\nValidation and maintenance of existing transmission-system and electrical-equipment models to ensure they accurately represent current facility configurations, equipment characteristics, operating conditions, and approved system changes.\nDevelopment and maintenance of line-impedance calculations and reports.\nDevelopment and maintenance of facility-rating reports for existing and planned transmission facilities.\nEnsuring modelling data, models, supporting documentation, and submissions comply with applicable AESO ISO Rules, Alberta Reliability Standards, and AltaLink Standards.\nSupporting the delivery of facility studies for system and customer projects, by providing transmission modelling, current and future system capacity assessments, power flow analysis, and short circuit information to other internal teams and external customers.\nCollaborating with AESO teams to improve modelling processes and procedures.\nDemonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars - one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.\nRequirements\nQualifications:\nElectrical Engineering Technology Diploma. A focus on power systems is considered an asset.\nProfessional Licensee (Engineering) P.L. Eng designation with the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible to obtain such designation, with a defined scope of practice applicable to the duties of the position.\nMinimum of six 6 years of relevant experience related to engineering or modeling of high voltage transmission or distributions systems. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of specific engineering experience related to the modeling of electrical transmission and/or distribution systems and to candidates with a working knowledge of AESO rules and requirements. \nProven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.\nTechnical knowledge and understanding of transmission system modeling operation and planning.\nDocumented experience with PTI’s (Power Technology Incorporated) PSSE program and other power system analysis tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC is an asset.\nFamiliar with the AESO Modeling Data requirements and rules.\nStrong verbal and written (reporting, graphical) communication skills with ability to work in a team environment and positively influence others.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.\nExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple projects simultaneously. \nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel etc.\nProven track record of good attendance and performance.\nNotes:\nInternal employees must submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/ . By doing so, it helps ensure that your application receives appropriate internal consideration.\nExternal candidates must submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).\nAltaLink 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.\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\nAt AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. 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