Summer Student, Project Engineering
About the role
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 Customer Access and Project Engineering department is looking for a full-time Summer Student to join our team for a 4-month term, May to August 2026. We are offering you an opportunity to work alongside professional engineers who are performing transmission project engineering work. Part of the team’s responsibility is to maintain transmission cost benchmarks based on customer connection and system projects.
Key accountabilities:
- Support engineers in the classification, evaluation, and entry of transmission cost data to maintain our transmission cost benchmarks.
- Assist in cost estimate software and process maintenance and enhancements, leveraging Visual Basic and Python.
- Contribute to additional teamwork including metering.
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 have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.
- You have demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement.
- You work well in routine day-to-day and project-based work.
- You are comfortable navigating between fast-paced, high activity and moderate periods working independently.
You have:
- Completed a minimum of 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 of the basics of the power system is an asset.
- The ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details.
- 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 are 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 2026.
Application deadline: March 26, 2026
#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 theProtection of Privacy Act(POPA) 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 4 of POPA.
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About Alberta Electric System Operator
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) manages and operates the provincial power grid.
We're a not-for-profit organization serving in the public interest. We work with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is there when you need it. Whatever changes happen in the world, Albertans can rely on us to manage the electricity markets and meet your energy needs. From integrating renewable energy into your life to developing the grid, the future for electricity in Alberta looks bright.
What do we do Manage and plan the power grid 24 hours a day When you need power, you expect it. We work with industry partners to keep electricity flowing throughout the province. Our system controllers balance supply and demand 24/7, making sure four million Albertans have power when they need it.
Manage and operate the energy markets In Alberta, companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. We dispatch the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied. We also enforce transmission tariffs and regulations, keeping the market fair and open for everyone.
Plan the future of the system and its infrastructure As Alberta grows, so does its need for electricity. We plan ahead and expand the grid, ensuring the right transmission lines are built as efficiently as possible. As the province moves away from coal-fired power plants, we're enabling investment in renewable energy. In everything we do, our eye is always on the future.
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Summer Student, Project Engineering
About the role
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 Customer Access and Project Engineering department is looking for a full-time Summer Student to join our team for a 4-month term, May to August 2026. We are offering you an opportunity to work alongside professional engineers who are performing transmission project engineering work. Part of the team’s responsibility is to maintain transmission cost benchmarks based on customer connection and system projects.
Key accountabilities:
- Support engineers in the classification, evaluation, and entry of transmission cost data to maintain our transmission cost benchmarks.
- Assist in cost estimate software and process maintenance and enhancements, leveraging Visual Basic and Python.
- Contribute to additional teamwork including metering.
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 have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.
- You have demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement.
- You work well in routine day-to-day and project-based work.
- You are comfortable navigating between fast-paced, high activity and moderate periods working independently.
You have:
- Completed a minimum of 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 of the basics of the power system is an asset.
- The ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details.
- 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 are 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 2026.
Application deadline: March 26, 2026
#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 theProtection of Privacy Act(POPA) 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 4 of POPA.
Not the right fit? Search for Summer Student, Project Engineering jobs in Calgary, AB
About Alberta Electric System Operator
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) manages and operates the provincial power grid.
We're a not-for-profit organization serving in the public interest. We work with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is there when you need it. Whatever changes happen in the world, Albertans can rely on us to manage the electricity markets and meet your energy needs. From integrating renewable energy into your life to developing the grid, the future for electricity in Alberta looks bright.
What do we do Manage and plan the power grid 24 hours a day When you need power, you expect it. We work with industry partners to keep electricity flowing throughout the province. Our system controllers balance supply and demand 24/7, making sure four million Albertans have power when they need it.
Manage and operate the energy markets In Alberta, companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. We dispatch the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied. We also enforce transmission tariffs and regulations, keeping the market fair and open for everyone.
Plan the future of the system and its infrastructure As Alberta grows, so does its need for electricity. We plan ahead and expand the grid, ensuring the right transmission lines are built as efficiently as possible. As the province moves away from coal-fired power plants, we're enabling investment in renewable energy. In everything we do, our eye is always on the future.