Engineer, Plant Engineering Services North (Electrical)

SaskPower; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineer. Plant Engineering Services North at SaskPower is accountable for researching, developing, and implementing tasks, methodologies, and practices for the corporation.

As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position assists with and/or prepares technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. The role also prepares project plans, costs, and schedules and provides contract management and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• APEGS membership eligibility.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) with experience in facilities planning, design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and project coordination.
• Competencies and processes followed by SaskPower.
• Continuing professional development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices.
• Prepare project plans and monitor project costs and schedules.
• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action.
• Provide direction for construction and commissioning projects and initiatives.
• Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

APEGS eligibility

P.Eng. designation

Contract management

Project coordination

Mentoring Engineers-In-Training

Analytical/problem-solving

Change management

Safety culture

Decision-making

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Permanent - Full Time
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!

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.

Job Summary

The Engineer. Plant Engineering Services North, is accountable to research, develop and implement tasks, methodologies, and practices for the corporation. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for assisting with and/or preparing technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. This position will prepare project plans, costs, and schedules and provide contract management and project 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
• Provide assistance and prepare project plans and monitor project costs and schedules
• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, and operations
• Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action
• Prepare project plans, monitor costs and schedules, and initiate corrective action as appropriate
• Provide direction for construction and commissioning projects and initiatives
• Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies
• Provide direction to technologists, technicians, consultants, and management staff
• Provide direction to staff, consultants and other external technical agencies as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Professional Engineering Designation - P. Eng. and relevant experience in a combination of the following engineering tasks: planning facilities, providing design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and coordination of projects
• Demonstrated competency in engineering/industry standards, as well as internal processes and procedures
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support Engineers-In-Training
• 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

NOTES

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 fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act .

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

Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce.

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