ONLY CURRENT STUDENTS WITH A GRADUATION DATE OF 2021 OR LATER WILL BE CONSIDERED Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, AltaLink is part of a global group of companies that delivers sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. At AltaLink, we do everything in our power to attract and keep top-notch professionals. We are proud of our collaborative culture, expertise and world class safety record. We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team! NOTE: The start date for this position is May 2020 for 4 months. The Summer student will work with the Engineering Standards & Support group within the Strategic Asset Management department. This team is responsible for the following: Support of the definition and implementation of long term strategies and philosophies related to asset management. Governance of AltaLink's Engineering Standards Process and corresponding portfolio including written standards, specifications, and drawings for AltaLink's power system assets. Creation and update of AltaLink's engineering standards in collaboration with the broader Engineering community. Support the selection, evaluation, and implementation of new technology. Update and evolve AltaLink's list of standardized equipment and material as well as AltaLink's technically approved manufacturers Provide technical support to AltaLink's Engineering Standards users as well as to internal and cross-company procurement initiatives. Lead the study of protection coordination in AltaLink's system to identify any vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of technical staff:
- Assist in the organization, generation and maintenance of AltaLink standards, specifications and drawings. Research into material specifications, current industry standards and utility practices will be required.
- Assist in the ongoing governance of the Engineering Standards Process and maintenance/evolution of the Engineering Standards Library and related information repositories
- Assist in the review and approval of new and existing material for purchase as well as the update of AltaLink's list of standardized material (the Material Item Catalog)
- Assist in the evaluation of new manufacturers or manufacturing facilities
- Assist with the system & protection modeling and data analysis associated with the protection coordination studies. This individual may also have opportunities to work in other areas within Strategic Asset Management as well as participating in field visits to observe field operations, construction practices and maintenance procedures.
Qualifications
- An Electrical Engineering student enrolled in their second or third year at a recognized University.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written. An emphasis will be placed on technical writing ability.
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a team environment and develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Superior analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills. Note: Please provide a list of completed University courses and grades/marks on your resume or cover letter. Candidates chosen for face to face interviews will be asked to bring a copy of their non-official transcripts to the interview. Notes: AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Please note, some postings may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstracts 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, however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Altalink
2611 - 3rd Avenue S.E.
Calgary
Canada
www.altalink.ca
