Energy Management System Engineer

<p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Division:              Operations Support, Electricity</strong></span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Location:             Vegreville, AB</strong></span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;"> </p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Embrace challenge and growth with ATCO Team!</span></i></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Position Summary: </strong> </span><span class="eop" style="font-size:9.0pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;"> </p><p class="Default"><span style="color:black;"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Always there. Anywhere</span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">. </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">That’s us! We’ve got a lot of energy at ATCO, focused on creating prosperity for generations to come. Embrace challenge and growth because your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. </span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Engineers at ATCO are deeply valued because we hold plenty of responsibility and take on a diversity of challenges. Those who thrive with our team are committed to excellence and relish important and complex projects critical to our business. Our operations across multiple business lines and geographies mean ATCO fosters ample development and learning opportunities for engineers of all disciplines. Tell us how you want to grow and develop, and we’ll be right there to support you all the way. Ready to rise to the opportunity?</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Reporting to the Supervisor Operational Technology Support, the Energy Management System (EMS) Engineer is responsible for providing technical lead to the Operations section in the monitoring, assessment, and analysis of SCADA System modeling.  You will be responsible for maintaining the Energy Management System and interfaces to various Power Systems Operational Technology. You will be required to develop and maintain applications and displays used by Transmission and Distribution Operations. EMS Engineer must have knowledge and experience specifying, designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting Energy Management Systems.</span></span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Update and support operational alarm limits (MVA & Voltage).</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Building or modifying SCADA displays to reflect electrical system changes.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Update and maintain the real time power system model.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Maintain the quality of the EMS Advanced Applications.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Provide support for SOC Operators to review and validate real time applications.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Work with SCADA vendor to define system architecture and assist project team with periodic SCADA/EMS system upgrades.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Investigate/troubleshoot/fix modeling errors whenever State Estimator quality reaches a certain threshold.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Update and support the Operator Training Simulator including importing the current network model into the training simulator; maintaining DOTS database; testing upgrades; supporting the trainers and SME’s in setup, inputting scenarios and use of the simulator.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Prepare, review, and edit technical documentation.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Work with the EMS modelling and data migration activities.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Compile and review operation and business requirements to support the development of project specifications.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Participate in system analysis including manual calculations, and preparation of study reports.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Participate in application and systems testing.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Complete projects assigned, including the management of schedule and quality.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Provide technical guidance and subject matter expert opinion for EMS related issues.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Review Transmission and Distribution IFR and IFC Points Lists.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Build or modify Transmission SCADA displays as required.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Support Transmission Engineers on new initiatives and/or project work.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Jointly develop training and development plans for staff including possibilities of future succession.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Provide recognition and encouragement to group members.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Provide technical support and mentorship to other EMS team members.</span></span></li></ul><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Professional Engineering Designation through A.P.E.G.A. is required.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">5 – 10 years of experience working in an Electrical Utility Industry and/or in a control room real time operation environment is preferred.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Working knowledge of electrical transmission, distribution systems, distribution electrical equipment, and maintaining databases.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Strong knowledge of SCADA/ADMS/EMS systems (OSI preferred).</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Knowledge of CYME, ASPEN, Hexagon GIS, and OMS programs.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Knowledge of Python and C programing languages.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Good interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Good team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Ability to work on projects with minimum supervision.</span></span></li><li style="background-color:white;color:#333333;line-height:normal;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Ability to authenticate own work and QA others’ work.</span></span></li></ul><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>What We Offer:  </strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px;"><li><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence  </span></p></li><li><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Competitive compensation  </span></p></li><li><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Flex benefits  </span></p></li><li><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Training and mentorship programs  </span></p></li><li><p class="Default"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">Charitable donation matching  </span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-autospace:none;"> </p><p style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;">At ATCO – we have diversity of operations across multiple business lines and geographies.</span></i></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size:9.0pt;">We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. </span><span class="eop" style="font-size:9.0pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="eop" style="font-size:9.0pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size:9.0pt;">ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at </span></span><a href="http://www.atco.com/"><span style="color:blue;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size:9.0pt;">www.ATCO.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size:9.0pt;">. ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. </span><span class="eop" style="font-size:9.0pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><a name="_Hlk156290846"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Issued: January 27, 2026</strong></span></span><span>                                                                                             </span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>           </strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:right 6.0in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:#333333;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><strong>Deadline: February 10, 2026</strong></span></span></p>