Market Analysis Engineer

Job Level: ENG D
Date Posted: February 9, 2026
Closing Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

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 Market Analysis Engineer for our Policy & Commercial Development team based out of our Calgary office.

Responsibilities:

Prepare executive summaries, presentations, reports, and other analysis that includes  gathering of external data, performing research, and consulting industry and internal subject matter experts, in the following areas:

• Market fundamentals that influence transmission in Alberta such as, operational characteristics of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System, generation, load, and electricity prices, among others.
• Government policies, market design, regulations, ISO rules, and other inputs influencing the market and industry.
• System and financial information related to utilities in Alberta and utilities in other jurisdictions.
• New transmission, generation, and industrial developments in Alberta and other jurisdictions.
• Emerging technologies such as hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, electric vehicles, and energy storage.
• Provide inputs into AltaLink’s business processes (ten-year business plan, General Tariff Application, business strategy) and policy/regulatory initiatives.
• Support, and complete as required, system planning assessments including Optimal Transmission Planning, long term asset lifecycle planning, and operational analysis.
• Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement activities including automation of tools.
• Collaborate with team members, peers, cross-functional subject matter experts, industry contacts and senior leadership on various initiatives.

• Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or is eligible for immediate registration as a P.Eng with APEGA.
• Minimum of ten years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of power system engineering experience, preferably on high voltage transmission systems (138 kV, 240 kV, 500 kV), including minimum 3 years of industrial experience with utility companies.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of transmission system modeling, operation and planning.
• Documented experience with PTI’s (Power Technology Incorporated) PSSE program and other power system analysis tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC would be an asset.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, summarize, review data, develop recommendations, and relay the narrative to stakeholders.
• Experience with collection and analysis of corporate data to develop actionable results that support stakeholder decision making.
• Experience with economic analysis and market research will be considered a plus.
• Familiar with the Alberta Interconnected Transmission System and Alberta industry structure.
• Strong verbal and written (reporting, graphical) communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of information requests simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point. Experience with the use of other data analysis tools are considered a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer and stakeholder outcomes.
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Notes:

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