Job Level: ENG D
Date Posted: December 5, 2024
Closing Date: January 5, 2025
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

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 our province's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta's energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink's transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

An opportunity currently exists for a Sr SCADA Engineer within the Project Development Department of AltaLink. Reporting to the Manager, P&C/SCADA & Telecom Engineering, the successful candidate will work with internal & external technical staff to ensure that Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) facilities are appropriately designed and integrated into existing facilities.

This position will appeal to individuals with Substation Networking, Remote Supervisory, Distributed Control and Relaying skills who are looking for an opportunity to develop their engineering and leadership talents in a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

• Provide timely and effective SCADA technical input into conceptual engineering, project scoping & estimating and project execution. This includes:
• Create and support writing of Design Basis memorandums (DBM) that provide sufficient detail to allow accurate estimating and clear direction to the Engineering contractor;
• Review technical drawings & specifications to ensure each project meets acceptable standards for operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability and safety;
• Working as part of a project design team, complete the SCADA design of facilities including station drawings and SCADA device (e.g. RTU) configuration. Deliver accurate and thorough designs that will meet specifications in the electrical code, AltaLink standards and engineering practices; and are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence;
• Identify material and equipment required to complete projects;
• Install SCADA configuration files and provide technical support during construction to the site personnel completing commissioning activities;
• Maintain good relationships with project management personnel and contractors through the execution of projects; and
• Develop SCADA configuration work plans and prepare supervisory change notice requests.

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Telecommunication or Computer Engineering;
• Registered or qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA);
• 7 + years of SCADA design, testing and configuration experience for high voltage facilities;
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes;
• Positively influence others;
• Demonstrated strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills;
• Strong written, reporting, graphical and oral presentation skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously;
• Willing to travel within the province approximately 20% of the time;
• Valid driver's license; and
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Experience with the following would be an asset:

• SCADA Systems and DNP3;
  Ethernet and IP networks, and serial communication;
• Power system elements and metering (e.g. Breakers, Transformers, 3 Phase Power);
• Microsoft Excel including the use of macros;
• GE Energy/Harris, Cybectec/Copper Power Systems, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, or SUBNET Solutions SCADA platforms;
• Config Pro 5, SMP Tools, Substation Explorer, Substation Server, AcSELerator Quickset, or AcSELerator RTAC;
• Siemens, Hirschmann, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories LAN hardware; and
• Schneider Electric and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Power Measurement meters.
• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Siemens and GE Multilin protection relays:

• Protocol analyzers ASE2000 Test Set or WireShark;
• Computer hardware and operating systems; and
• IEC 61850 implementation.

Notes:

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.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

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
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• 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