Senior Engineer or Analyst, Grid AnalyticsApplylocations: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2026870The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. 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
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* We are seeking a qualified Senior Engineer or Analyst to support and expand forecasting and analytical activities within our Grid Analytics (GA) team. GA is a cross-functional team that is responsible for analytics of the transmission system, forecasting support, and performing data-intensive engineering studies that focus on the interaction between the electricity market and the transmission system, including congestion and capability assessments. In this position, you will support and expand probabilistic engineering assessments and analytical activities. This role is a great chance for a data and electricity industry enthusiast interested in advancing the AESO’s ability to analyze the transmission system. It plays an essential role in executing and advancing predictive analytics methodology, tools, and applications to enhance Grid Reliability practices and inform decision-making. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, 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 are a data fanatic who enjoys working with large and complex datasets to create meaningful information.
* You enjoy researching current trends and concepts and have a knack for suggesting and implementing better or more efficient ways to work.
* Provide advanced grid and market analytics, including power system and market simulations, to support system connections, planning, and operations decision-making.
* Develop, enhance, and maintain congestion and nodal market models, tools, and processes to support system planning, operational analysis, and connection assessments.
* Conduct risk-based, probabilistic engineering and market studies, including capability, congestion, and system performance assessments.
* Act as an analytics subject-matter expert, collaborating cross-functionally to support system studies through forecasting, data visualization, and actionable insights.You have:* A bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on electrical engineering or analytics.
* Experience in performing statistical analysis and employing optimization techniques.
* Experience with Python scripting.
* Experience with data query, maintenance, and use of databases (SQL server, Oracle).
* Experience working with data and visualization.These aren’t required, but you’ll stand out if you have any:* Previous market simulation modelling experience (Aurora, Uplan, or Plexos).
* Solid knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques, advanced statistical techniques, and experience with applications.The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the *Protection of Privacy Act
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📌 Senior Engineer or Analyst, Grid Analytics (Canada)
🏢 AESO
📍 Canada