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Highlights of the job We are hiring a full-time, permanent Reliability Engineer working out of Edmonton, AB. In this role, you will be responsible for managing distribution and transmission system reliability, ensuring compliance with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) thresholds, and supporting long-term planning strategies. You will apply advanced analytics, engineering principles, and innovative solutions to maintain and improve system performance. This position may be eligible for our hybrid work program. What youd be responsible for Prepare and authenticate annual system reliability reports and conduct root cause analyses for outages Evaluate equipment failure modes and recommend strategies to reduce risk and downtime Monitor system performance to ensure compliance with established reliability metrics Identify potential operational bottlenecks or risks introduced by planning decisions and recommend mitigation strategies Respond to customer and regulator inquiries on reliability issues and provide engineering solutions Track and analyze reliability metrics using advanced modeling and monitoring tools to forecast performance Gather operational performance data and feed insights back into planning models to improve accuracy and reliability Support contingency planning and operational flexibility for system expansion and asset replacement Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to implement proactive reliability measures within budget Lead development of statistical models and visualizations for power distribution and transmission projects; authenticate engineering deliverables and provide technical expertise to ensure reliability and maintainability of new installations Provide governance over the Data Analytics system including approving access to the system and monitoring Data Analytics dashboards to ensure data quality in terms of completeness, timeliness and accuracy Support business cases and regulatory filings to ensure compliance with reliability and regulatory standards Whats required to be successful Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred); Graduate degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field is an asset Currently registered or eligible to be registered with APEGA 5+ years of relevant experience; exposure to utility asset management and power distribution system design or operation is preferred Formal education in statistical analysis and predictive analytics with demonstrable proficiency in applying statistical analysis, machine learning (ML) and/or artificial intelligence (AI) to real world problems Knowledge of PASS55 / ISO 55000 in an asset Knowledge of the AUC regulatory approval process is an asset Training in business process improvement/design (Six Sigma is an asset) Strong ability to translate data insights into actionable engineering solutions Experience with Power BI, Python, Azure, DataBricks, and big data environments is preferred Effective collaborator with strong relationship-building skills across teams and stakeholders Excellent planning and time management skills Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound decisions Other important facts about this job Jurisdiction: PROF Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly Application deadline: February 16, 2026 Learn more about Working at EPCOR! Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor or Facebook! #LI-TA9 Please note the following information: A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks are required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment. A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used part of the selection criterion. To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr