Engineer, Generation Construction Expansion / Sustainment

SaskPower; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility provider in Saskatchewan seeks an Engineer for Generation Construction Expansion and Sustainment. This position focuses on overseeing project designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading technical assistance in power generation facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a P.Eng. designation, and experience in managing engineering projects, fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits packages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for APEGS membership.
• Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng. required.
• Experience in managing and coordinating engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction of power generation facilities.
• Conduct technical and economic analyses for projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.

Membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

Job description

Engineer, Generation Construction Expansion / Sustainment

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 10/10/2025 to be considered for this opportunity.

This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.

The Engineer, Generation Construction Expansion and Sustainment is accountable for researching, developing, and implementing tasks, methodologies, and practices for the corporation. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for overseeing generation construction to ensure project designs, specifications, and standards are met. This position will prepare or review technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, and construction drawings, and provide field inspection, contract management, and site construction coordination services, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices
• Supervise, coordinate and provide technical assistance for construction of power generation facilities. Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action
• Provide construction oversight to ensure works are executed safely, efficiently and correctly in accordance with industrial standard and applicable codes
• Provide and demonstrate safety and environmental leadership
• Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies
• Provide directions to technologists, technicians, consultants, and management staff and other external agencies as required.
• Provide assistance to oversee and monitor construction schedule, cost and progress.
• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.
• Relevant years of work experience with a combination of engineering tasks such as planning, designing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects
• Demonstrated experience in trade
• Demonstrated competency in engineering, maintain knowledge on industry standards, industry trends and developments, internal processes, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to provide recommendations and influence decision making
• Demonstration of strong relationships with working groups, committees and technical leaders across the organization and external partners
• Ability to provide competent leadership, including coaching and development of technical staff including engineers, engineers-in-training and other resources as required
• Deep and/or broad experience providing guidance and expertise on complex technical issues.
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development
• Ability to travel, work remotely, and on a rotational basis

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:

• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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