Job Description

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Division: 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 Supervising Engineer, Telecommunications Planning & Engineering, this position will be primarily responsible for activities related to the capital maintenance program, Operational and maintenance support, and regulatory compliance associated with ATCO Electric's (AE) Operational Technology (OT) LANs.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and designing secure and resilient voice and data Local Area Networks in transmission control centers and substations including:

• Creating operational LAN architecture and technology standards that meet current industry norms, regulatory requirements, and consider security enhancements for the future
• Working closely with the Operational Cyber Security team to address emergent network security issues and regulatory requirements
• Working closely with other planners to communicate current and forecasted WAN bandwidth requirements
• Proactively researching emergent operational security improvement project opportunities

• Working with stakeholders across ATCO Electric to develop annual capital maintenance programs including:

• Develop and maintain a prioritized list of project proposals to address current and forecasted needs in the operational LANs
• For each project proposal, compile and maintain data on the need, develop and cost the solution options, and provide a recommendation from among them
• Assist Project Managers with understanding project scopes and interdependencies associated with the operational LAN-related components of capital maintenance programs
• Participate in business case development and support the development of regulatory submissions associated with the capital maintenance program
• Work with Asset Management to prioritize emergent network issues in the Transmission Capital Maintenance / Distribution Capital Maintenance program as appropriate
• Ensure that recordkeeping for operational LAN assets as they are implemented and retired is maintained appropriately in systems like Maximo and Oracle

• Supporting ongoing operations and maintenance activities, including:

• Review and approve upcoming firmware updates to operational LAN and WAN related equipment
• Develop and maintain maintenance standards for operational LAN-related equipment
• Assist Asset Management with annual planning and prioritization of Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on operational LAN assets
• Assist Asset Management with the development and maintenance of the Operational Status index for operational LAN assets
• Take the lead on developing technology and procedural solutions to ensure and demonstrate compliance with current and emerging operational cyber security regulatory requirements
• Take the lead within Telecom Planning & Engineering on contracts for support services provided to ATCO by 3rd parties such as Cisco, Nokia, Aviat, Etherstack, Intertalk, DPS, and Checkpoint

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering is required
• Professional Engineer designation through APEGA is required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in utility networking, networking, cyber security and/or asset management environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and contribute in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to self-schedule activities required in multiple concurrent projects
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles in network design and 3rd party network offerings
• Self-healing network topologies and principles knowledge 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 . 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 2, 2022

Deadline: November 18, 2022

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