Engineering Summer Student, Grid Reliability Services
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
Join us for an exciting opportunity at the AESO, where you'll be part of the team playing a crucial role in shaping Alberta's evolving wholesale electricity market. The AESO is mandated to design and operate electricity markets to deliver the safe, reliable, and economic operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) and to facilitate fair, efficient, and openly competitive outcomes.
The Grid Reliability Services department is looking for a full-time Summer Student to join our team for a 4-month term, May to August 2025. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of senior technical specialists. You will provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the modelling of the AIES and the development of standards.
Key accountabilities:
Support engineers in the development, investigation and analysis of the transmission network data and models including transmission and generation element parameters.
Support the development of new and existing analytical tools and simulation testing scripts to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the power system models which are applied for the system reliability studies conducted by the engineers in the AESO.
Support the development of model data exchange interfaces with other databases.
Support the development of Alberta reliability standards process tools and materials.
Signs you will enjoy working in this team:
You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to participate in transformative change.
You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in collaborative work
You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.
You like working in a diverse atmosphere with individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
You appreciate working in a fully supported hybrid work environment.
Signs you will enjoy this role:
You adopt new and advanced applications quickly with good technical acumen.
You have a curious mindset and enjoy learning new concepts.
You have demonstrated advanced problems-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high-pressure real-time scenarios.
You get satisfaction out of completing thorough research, and you have a knack for identifying relevant information and sources.
You enjoy balancing multiple files and projects in flight.
You have high personal leadership skills and find it intuitive to place attention on priorities and value-add items.
You have:
Completed a minimum third-year level course work in the Bachelor of Science Program - with a major in Electrical Engineering; graduate students are welcome to apply.
An understanding on the basics of the power system is an asset.
An understanding of control theory, electric machinery and the application of power electronics is an asset.
The ability to set and manage priorities necessary to meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a solid customer service focus.
Programming experience with Python or Visual Basic. Strong MS Excel and database skills is considered an asset.
A positive attitude and can take initiative to offer creative solutions.
The ability to handle a wide variety of confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
Availability to work full-time hours from May to August 2025.
Application deadline: March 6, 2025
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