AddressCurrent ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.
Posted: January 19, 2023
Closing Date: February 5, 2023
Position Type: Permanent
Union: Exempt (MP)
PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.
We know where we’re going, want to come?
The Transmission System Planning and Asset Management team is shaping the future of Calgary’s ever growing electrical transmission system. Embrace the chance to work on transmission system capital projects that will meet the future capacity and reliability needs of ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC) customers.
Is this challenge for you? Imagine the possibilities.
Bring your well-rounded Engineering background to manage complex studies and connection proposals to define and defend transmission capital projects, and ensure the projects are executed as planned.
Major Responsibilities:
- Development of an innovative capital planning and asset portfolio
- Perform technical studies related to transmission system planning, operation and design (i.e. load flow, short circuit, voltage stability, arc flash, etc.)
- Develop long-term transmission planning and asset replacement strategies through system assessments, and risk-based economic analysis to identify potential future projects to address system and asset deficiencies
- Prepare engineering study reports and interconnection proposals for submission to the AESO through the AESO Connection Process. Manage and provide oversight to system and customer projects through the AESO Connection Process
- Represent Transmission System Planning and Asset Management Team by providing technical expertise on various working groups and committees
- Lead cross-functional teams, work collaboratively and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups including the AESO, Asset Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Distribution Planning and Field Services
- Project and program ownership duties for transmission projects and programs, including providing direct support on projects
- Develop and maintain power system models and data in PSS/E, PSCAD, SKM PowerTools, DSATools, Ratekit, Cymcap, and other software as required
- Calculate equipment electrical parameters (e.g. facility ratings, transformer and line impedances, etc.) and meet modeling requirements in accordance with Alberta Reliability Standards
- Identify, recommend and develop processes and procedural improvements for calculation and modelling of various equipment parameters and data submissions
- Support the Projects Group in development and completion of required AESO project data submissions to ensure project schedules and regulatory requirements are met
- Prepare and defend strong capital justifications or business cases though analytical evaluations to obtain regulatory approval for transmission planning and asset driven capital additions, infrastructure replacement, or modification projects
- Evaluate benefits and risks of proposed technical solutions and provide innovative recommendations of alternate solutions as required
- Provide technical support for regulatory applications, including Transmission Cost of Service and Facility Applications, and provide technical expertise, including being a witness for regulatory hearings.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff by sharing technical knowledge and expertise
- Manage consultant resources and provide oversight for outsourced projects
Education Required:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
- P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA)
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of engineering experience within the electric utility industry
- Broad technical knowledge in transmission or operational planning and asset management, combined with an ability to manage projects through conceptual engineering and alternative development stages
- Experience developing strategies, creating execution plans, and writing business cases for capital asset projects
- Experience in technical evaluation, design and construction with transmission utility assets including substations and transmission lines
- Experience using PSS/E, Cymcap, SKM PowerTools, ArcPro, Ratekit, DSATools, or PSCAD
- Regulatory experience in rate and facility applications considered an asset
Personal Qualities:
- Interact with stakeholders and regulatory bodies; credible, persuasive, and clear in both oral and written presentations
- Analytical with a strong interest in problem solving
- Organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues and multiple projects
- Ability to “sell” and defend capital upgrades
- Project Management skills with a good understanding of project scope, cost and schedules
Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.
Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Note:
- We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
- If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.
- Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow
- them while working at ENMAX.
- Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.
- Two professional references will be requested.
- Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.
Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.
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