Division: Metering and Telecom Engineering, Electricity
Location: Edmonton, AB

COVID-19 Information:

ATCO is committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment for our employees, contractors, partners, and customers. As part of this unwavering commitment to safety, all ATCO employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or provide proof of exemption.

Position Summary:

Always there. Anywhere. That's us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

Come join an unconventional utility - one that will challenge you while you grow and develop. ATCO has some exciting projects underway such as Decarbonization, Renewables, Solar Photovoltaics (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Microgrids, and Electrification of transportation. We want you to help shape our energy future. Come be part of the change!

Reporting to the Manager, Metering and Telecom Engineering, this position is responsible for the leadership and development of the Load Settlement, Load Research, and Meter Data Management teams to meet strategic deliverables and project targets.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering practices and metering operations in the group and manages escalated engineering and operational issues
• Performs validation and other Responsible Member functions in accordance with ATCO Electric's Professional Practice Management Plan
• Initiates process improvements, standards changes, or field recommendations as required.
• Monitors consolidated business metrics to ensure targets are met and identify trends, issues
• Ensures competency of staff by ensuring there is a professional responsibility for all Engineering and operational work
• Ensure that ATCO Electric is compliant with the Settlement System Code (SSC), Tariff Billing Code (TBC), Measurement System Standard (MSS), as well as all legislation, regulations and regulatory decisions that impact meter data management, load research and load settlement and that these requirements are implemented in an effective manner
• Ensure that all requirements associated with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) filings and decisions related to load research and load settlement are met in an effective manner
• Ensure that loss analysis and load research is completed to meet regulatory requirements and timelines
• Optimizes the use of resources across the group and liaisons with the other Supervising Engineers to ensure operational and strategic targets can be met
• Provides leadership and direction for new initiatives within the group
• Develops and manages the strategic application of human resources within the Engineering Groups
• Supervises the Engineers and in-scope employees in the group and is actively involved in performance management plans, coaching, and succession planning
• Works with Engineers and in-scope employee's to ensure all employees have career development plans, goals are being met, and all strategic areas within the group are fully integrated
• Provides visible leadership to ensure compliance with the corporate policies and best practices related to Health, Safety and Environment
• Managing and maintaining relationships with Supervising Engineers, Engineering Managers and with peers within and external to ATCO Electric
• Supports long-range financial planning within the groups considering customer, community, and employee growth expectations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation. Licensure with APEGA is required
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience with ATCO or in a Utility Environment in a role where strong leadership, technical skills, and business acumen were required and demonstrated
• Proven leadership skills & ability to nurture/coach professionals & field employees
• Understanding AUC Rule 021 (SSC), AESO Measurement System Standard (MSS), Measurement Canada specifications, and all legislation and regulations impacting MDM system, Load Research, Load Analysis and other metering systems.
• Strong business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment
• Working knowledge of our Metering Operations groups & the challenges they face day to day
• Proven safety leadership
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions
• Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical knowledge in Oracle CSS, Load Settlement and Load Research is an asset
• Previous experience working in Metering Engineering, Load Research, and Load Settlement is an asset

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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 www.ATCO.com. 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.

Issued: November 22, 2022
Deadline: December 6, 2022

This position is administered under the supervisory/professional salary administration guidelines.