Resource Options Planning Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Nine-day work cycle

Job summary

Manitoba Hydro is seeking a Resource Options Planning Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in Winnipeg to help shape Manitoba's energy future. You will evaluate new generation options, develop cost estimates, and contribute to long-term resource planning and IRPs.

The role involves coordination with internal teams and external consultants to deliver robust planning studies. The successful candidate will have a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree with at least six years of related

Qualifications

• Graduate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least six years of related experience.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba or willingness to attain it within a specified time.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of hydropower, wind and solar is an asset.
• Knowledge of generation planning, engineering, cost estimating, scheduling and construction principles.
• Knowledge of operation of integrated systems including generation, transmission and HVDC operations.
• Ability to coordinate and direct personnel inside and outside Manitoba Hydro.
• Must possess initiative and sound judgment with timely decisions.
• Experience with project management processes and tools to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated planning studies for new supply options (e.g., combustion turbines, wind, solar, batteries, hydropower) from Stage 1 to Stage 4.
• Develop and update concepts, cost estimates, schedules and in-service dates with department and consultants.
• Develop design criteria for new supply options and ensure safe, cost-efficient solutions align with system needs.
• Contribute to defining engineering design parameters for supply options.
• Coordinate planning activity schedules and track deliverables to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on staged planning studies.
• Prepare and update supply options input parameters annually for long-term planning.
• Participate in research and monitoring activities to incorporate modern technologies.
• Conduct engineering economic analysis, business case development and risk analysis.
• Create reports and technical memoranda documenting planning results.

Skills

Engineering planning

Communication

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Resource Options Planning Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Resource Options Planning Engineer to join our Energy Resource Planning Department.

In this role, you'll help plan Manitoba's future energy supply by evaluating and developing new electricity generation opportunities. Reporting to the Supply Options Planning Lead, you'll work on projects that support long-term supply planning and the development of Integrated Resource Plans.

You will be responsible for assessing new generation resource options by developing project concepts, preparing cost estimates and schedules, and contributing to planning reports and recommendations. Working closely with colleagues across the organization, consultants, and technical experts, you'll bring together diverse perspectives and information to support informed decision-making and strategic energy planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated planning studies for a range of new supply options including, but not limited to, combustion turbines, wind, solar, batteries and hydropower from the Stage 1 Inventory Level to the Stage 4 Pre-investment Level.
• Develop and update concepts, cost estimates, schedules and in-service dates including development activities, alternatives and evaluations based on input developed within the department, from other departments and consultants.
• Develop design criteria for new supply options through research and applying basic engineering principles to help ensure safe and cost-effective solutions that align with system needs.
• Contribute to defining engineering design parameters for supply options, focusing on integrating innovative solutions to meet safety, cost-efficiency, and system compatibility requirements within the generation and transmission network.
• Coordinate planning activity schedules, and track deliverables and drive their progress to completion.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including members from within the department, other departments and by Consultants contributing to the staged planning studies. These studies included but are not limited to generation design, operations, transmission interconnection, licensing & permitting, property, environmental assessment and mitigation, cost estimating and risk analysis.
• Prepare and update supply options input parameters annually for input to long term supply planning and integrated resource planning processes.
• Participate in research and monitoring activities for supply options to ensure that planning considers modern technologies to be incorporated in the conceptual planning of supply options.
• Conduct and participate in engineering economic analysis and evaluations, business case development and risk analysis.
• Create and contribute to the development of reports and technical memoranda documenting results of planning studies.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of six years of directly related experience including at least two years directly related planning experience.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the planning, design and operation of hydropower, wind and solar would be an asset.
• Knowledge of generation planning, engineering, cost estimating, scheduling and construction principles and contracting practices.
• Knowledge of the operation of integrated systems including generation, transmission and HVDC operations.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and direct personnel both inside and outside Manitoba Hydro.
• Must possess initiative and sound judgment with the ability to make and implement sound and timely decisions.
• Must be able to handle complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and ability to motivate personnel both inside and outside of the Corporation.
• A good organizer and capable of scheduling work to meet defined objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with application of project management processes and tools to manage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out numerous concurrent tasks.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personal Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.

Notes/Comments

• May be required to work at other locations within the province for limited durations, and where transportation between these sites may be by small aircraft.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.74-$67.29 Hourly, $93,398.24-$128,947.78 Annually.

Application deadline: AUGUST 24, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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