Commercial Development Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategy and business development initiatives covering technical assessment, project scoping, cost estimating, risk evaluation, implementation planning, and reporting.
• Evaluate regulated business opportunities involving emerging technologies, large loads, new projects, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
• Assess technical feasibility and operational or delivery risks for third-party revenue contracts.
• Administer the Market Participant Choice process, including technical validation, project management, tracking, reporting, and process improvement.
• Coordinate market participant activities from onboarding and technical scoping through agreement execution and project closeout.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Legal, Projects, Operations, Asset Management, and Finance on project issues.
• Prepare business cases, proposals, and external funding applications.
• Support revenue growth, commercial performance reporting, regulatory initiatives, government engagement, and executive recommendations.

Requirements

• An engineering degree and at least five years of technical experience are required.
• Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or eligibility for immediate registration is required.
• Proven experience in the stated technical, commercial development, and project responsibilities is required.
• Knowledge of AltaLink and industry technical standards and specifications is required.
• Customer interface, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, time management, and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.
• MBA or financial analysis experience, facilities acceptance experience, and knowledge of power systems, telecommunications, or the Alberta electricity market would be assets.
• A commitment to integrity and safety is required.

Benefits

• Benefits include extended healthcare, spending accounts, a compensation and bonus plan, pension and group RRSP, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional offerings include vacation, earned time off, recognized holidays, tuition reimbursement, social club membership, onsite parking, onsite gym, wellness programs, and possible relocation support.