SCADA Engineer or SCADA Engineering Technologist

Job ID# 3528
Job Title: SCADA Engineer/Sr SCADA Engineer/SCADA Engineering Technologist

Job Level: C/D Eng
Date Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Closing Date: Nov 24, 2026

Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Note: The job title, level, and responsibilities will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, qualifications, and experience.

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

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 Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a SCADA Engineer/Sr SCADA Engineer/SCADA Engineering Technologist on AltaLink’s Project Development team.

Job Description:

An opportunity currently exists for a Professional engineer or Professional licensee (engineering) with SCADA experiences within AltaLink's Project Development Department. Reporting to the Manager of P&C, SCADA & Telecom Engineering, the successful candidate will work with internal and external technical staff to ensure that additions and modifications to AltaLink's transmission assets meet quality standards from a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) perspective.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership at critical project phases, from planning through implementation and final acceptance. This position will appeal to individuals with a utility SCADA, substation networking, remote supervisory, and distributed control engineering background who are looking for an opportunity to further develop their engineering and leadership capabilities in a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities:

- Under the supervision of the Manager, P&C, SCADA & Telecom Engineering, this individual will be accountable for all or in part of the following:
- Provide timely and effective SCADA technical input into conceptual engineering, project scoping and estimating, and project execution.
- Create and support the development of Design Basis Memorandums (DBMs) that provide sufficient detail for accurate estimating and clear direction to engineering contractors.
- Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure each project meets acceptable standards for operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability and safety.
- Answer EPCM contractors' technical questions and provide clear direction to support compliant and effective project delivery.
- Working as part of a project design team, complete the SCADA design of facilities, including station drawings and SCADA device configuration, such as remote terminal units (RTUs). Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable electrical codes, AltaLink standards and engineering practices and are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence.
- Prepare, review and authenticate SCADA configuration files. Install and commission configuration files directly, or issue them to field personnel for installation and commissioning. Review and authenticate configuration files prepared or modified by site personnel, and provide technical support throughout construction and commissioning activities.
- Maintain timely and effective communication with appropriate internal and external personnel in support of these processes.
- Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, partners and internal clients that support shared understanding, sound decisions and effective cooperation.
- Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Telecommunications or Computer Engineering, or an Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
- Registered, or qualified for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience. Job level will be considered and evaluated based on the candidate's overall experience and knowledge.
- Proven ability/experience in above noted responsibilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with team members and customers and promote positive customer outcomes.
- Ability to positively influence others.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written, reporting, graphical and oral presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

- Experience with the following would be an asset:
- Technical knowledge and understanding of electric transmission system operation, maintenance, performance, power equipment and substation design.
- SCADA systems and DNP3.
- Local area networks, communications schemes, platforms and protocols used for local and remote interrogation of substation relays, meters, fault recorders and other intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
- GE Energy/Harris, Cybectec/Cooper 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.
- Schneider Electric and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories power measurement meters.
- Microsoft Word and Excel, including the use of macros.

Notes:

Internal employees must submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/ . By doing so, it helps ensure that your application receives appropriate internal consideration.

External candidates must submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com) .

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.

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
- 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

- Relocation support may be considered for eligible positions and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.