Engineer – Substation CIP Compliance
| Company | ATCO |
|---|---|
| Location | Calgary, AB, Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of science degree in electrical/computer engineering from a recognized Canadian institute or equivalent
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA
- 2-5 years of related experience in an electrical utility is preferred
- Involvement with CIP compliance or regulatory programs and Protection and control experience are an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple work priorities and initiatives to meet commitments
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- A valid Alberta driver’s license (Class 5)
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing AC substation asset CIP regulatory compliance and ensuring the collection of periodic audit evidence
- Support responses to Audit Information Requests and participate in annual vulnerability assessments
- Help prioritize and manage CIP tasks using a tracking list, ensuring timely completion and accountability
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the CIP-Substation Engineering program, ensuring ongoing CIP compliance
- Engage in the CIP standards change process, provide feedback to the CIP Governance Team (CGT), and monitor developments
- Build and maintain relationships with AESO, TFOs, MSA, and other stakeholders to address common CIP-related issues
- Participate in the development and testing of the ATCO Electric Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP)
- Assist in reviewing and validating ARS Compliance Process Documents, document CIP requirements, and perform quarterly GAP assessments
- Track and manage compliance, self-assessments and mitigation plans, draft Near-Miss or Self-Reports
- Help plan and implement improvements, aligning them with KPIs to measure compliance effectiveness
- Support CIP-related work on projects, including asset onboarding and offboarding
- Review and update baseline configurations to ensure compliance
- Assist in the management of change processes to maintain CIP compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- Involvement with CIP compliance or regulatory programs and Protection and control experience are an asset