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 seeking a Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) Specialist Engineer to join our operations team. In this position, you will provide direction and oversight for RAS design and integration across all regions, interface with teams across the AESO, as well as represent AESO at NERC and WECC. Reporting to the Manager, Operations Planning, you will work cross-functionally with internal business units at the AESO, including project management, system planning, system operations, project engineering, regulatory, legal, and tariff. You will also work externally with Transmission Facility Owners (TFOs), Distribution Facility Owners (DFOs), Generation Facility Owners (GFOs). Given the broad nature of this role, you may also interact with generation developers, large load transmission connected customers, and consultants. 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 thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change. You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively debates. You appreciate working and learning in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease. You have strong communication skills with proven abilities in collaborative problem solving with internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable working in highly complex environment, solving engineering problems where minimally-defined objectives and scope may be provided. Accountabilities include but are not limited to: Provide support and guidance to engineers within operations and across the organization on the use of RAS, including anti-islanding schemes. Interface with the TFOs , DFOs, & GFOs on RAS design and operations. Lead and approve overall RAS design and direction for AESO for all projects, optimize existing RAS. Maintain RAS database and RAS process and provide input to System Controller Procedures updates. Identify and mitigate reliability risks due to RAS complexity. Create and deliver technical training to real-time operators and engineering staff. Act as requirement owner for ARS related to RAS. Mentor AESO engineers and technical staff. What you’ll bring to us: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, advanced degree an asset. Professional Engineer Accreditation (P.Eng.) with APEGA. 10+ years of electric power industry experience, in the electric utility industry, with experience in the areas of operations planning, power system models and analysis, protection and control, customer connections, transmission planning, and engineering economics. Critical understanding on the purpose of RAS in Planning and its use in Operations. In-depth understanding of ARS/ISO Rules and the Alberta electricity industry framework. Application deadline: June 15, 2025 #LI-Hybrid If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes. 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 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) of Alberta. As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act. AESO is embarking on a transformation journey and it will take a collective team of curious, innovative and brilliant minds. 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