Customer Load Planning Engineer

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At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 22, 2026
TITLE: Customer Load Planning Engineer (E26-093) 
DEPARTMENT: Engineering  
WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Airdrie Kingsview                                                                
STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried       
NUMBER OF HIRES: 1                

                        

FortisAlberta is seeking a highly skilled Customer Load Planning Engineer to support equitable, timely customer access to electric distribution system capacity.  

In this role, you will evaluate customer load requests by modeling and analyzing the distribution system, identifying capacity constraints, and recommending technical solutions to support growth. You will work closely with customers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and effective project delivery.  

This position is ideal for an experienced power systems engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working at the intersection of engineering and customer service! 

Job Description:

• Develop and analyze distribution system load‑flow models to assess capacity, voltage performance, and equipment loading.
• Perform motor‑starting, harmonic, and short‑circuit studies to support customer load requests and system reliability.
• Identify system constraints and define technical requirements to safely supply new or increased customer load.
• Prepare clear engineering reports outlining scope, constraints, and required system upgrades.
• Maintain and manage the customer load request queue to ensure equitable access to system capacity.
• Track large customer projects and provide technical leadership to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with transmission facility owners and support development of transmission solutions where required.
• Ensure planning practices align with regulatory, code, and safety requirements and support continuous improvement of planning processes. 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in electrical distribution system planning.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
• Strong understanding of power system analysis, protection, and control concepts.
• Solid computer skills with a working knowledge of SAP, CYME, GIS systems, MS Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), as well as other related software.
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues and apply sound engineering judgment.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills with a customer‑focused approach. 

Important Information:

• Permanent, full-time role.
• Located at our Airdrie office.
• Monday – Friday schedule.
• Hybrid role, Mondays and Fridays work from home. 

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: Recruitment@fortisalberta.com