Substation Engineer

Job Level:  ENG C
Date Posted:  February 23rd, 2026
Closing Date:  March 10th, 2026
Job Type:  Full-time Permanent
Category:  Internal/External Opportunities

Powering a bright future starts with you!
At Alta Link, 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 Alta Link 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’resupporting 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 Alta Linker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team?

We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Substation Engineer for our Asset Management
-Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering team based out of our Calgary office.

Job Description
Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering, the Substation Engineer will be part of Alta Link’s Operations department. The Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering team’s goal is to direct the optimization and balance of cost, risk and performance for Alta Link’s power system assets and systems throughout their lifecycle. This is done by assessing and trending risk, capital/operating expenditures and system performance;

by applying lifecycle models and methodologies; and by creating a long-term view of maintenance activities and corresponding investment requirements. By understanding the cost, risk and performance implications of asset management decisions, Alta Link ensures that the needs of the power system are balanced with the needs of end users.

The Substation Engineer is a member of a small team of subject matter experts supporting the definition, implementation, and evolution of lifecycle plans and assessments for Alta Link’s substation equipment. The Substation Engineer will lead condition monitoring activities, conduct comprehensive life cycle assessments for substation equipment and components, analyzing performance, reliability, and efficiencies through the equipment’s operational lifespan with the goal of optimizing maintenance, refurbishments and replacements.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering, the successful candidate for the Substation Engineer position will be accountable for the following:

Supporting GTA business case development and answering regulatory requests.

Conduct life cycle assessments for substation equipment, including supporting the development of purchasing specifications, improving equipment maintenance standards, developing troubleshooting procedures, completing life extension alternative assessments, creating sparing plans and optimizing replacement selection criteria.

Apply the Condition Monitoring and Assessment (CMA) process for asset condition trending and analysis focusing on substation equipment.

Lead Condition Monitoring initiative for equipment located in substations, including defining selection criteria and prioritization of monitoring devices, and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to implement new condition monitoring programs.

Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for substation equipment to enhance longevity and reliability while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of offline maintenance.

Analyze data from numerous expert systems and data sources, including operational and conditional data, historical records and failure reports, industry resources, to determine trending and make recommendations for future upgrades,…