Engineering Specialist, Cost-Benefit Analysis

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 Workday.

We are looking for an Engineering Specialist to join our System Projects team. System Projects is responsible for executing the transmission developments identified in the AESO’s Long-Term Transmission Plan. We conduct engineering studies and develop and execute system projects to maintain compliance with transmission planning standards.
Reporting to the Manager, System Projects, you will lead cost‑benefit analysis for planning processes, including the Long‑Term Transmission Plan (LTP) and Needs Identification Documents (NID). You will develop and guide business processes and tools for cost‑benefit analysis, and provide technical oversight through mentorship, peer reviews, and professional responsibility for analysis deliverables.

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 enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change. 

• You are comfortable leading work independently with minimal supervision.

• You leverage your strong communication skills to provide articulate and concise written and verbal information to internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess economic costs and benefits of system plans in the LTP and for NID

• Conduct power system analyses using production cost models to assess the economics of transmission developments and evaluate project alternatives

• Provide technical guidance to internal planning teams conducting cost-benefit analysis

• Develop and implement planning processes and business practices for cost-benefit analysis

• Advise on and develop analytic methods, tools and practices for cost-benefit analysis, including direct hands-on contributions to the development of software tools

• Collaborate cross-functionally with forecasting and modelling teams to develop and enhance the production cost models

• Review work products and provide technical guidance and training

• Prepare and review engineering study reports, documentation, and public relations materials

• Assess compliance and comply with related Alberta Reliability Standards and ISO Rules

• Represent the AESO in regulatory proceedings, interjurisdictional technical groups (e.g. WECC), and stakeholder engagements

• Communicate engineering results to internal and external stakeholders

What you’ll bring to us:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; completion of a Ph.D., M.Sc., or M.Eng. is strongly preferred

• Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register

• 12 years of experience in the electricity industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with engineering economics, including production cost modeling, market simulation and modeling, or cost estimating

• Experience with transmission planning, customer interconnection studies, grid operations, or simulation and modeling

• Beneficial experience that will make your application stand out:

  • Power flow studies and dynamic simulations, especially using PSS/E

  • Software development, especially engineering or scientific simulation software using Python

  • Mathematical modeling, especially optimization (e.g., OPF)

  • Working within the Alberta regulatory framework for electricity

Application deadline: February 19, 2026

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