Senior Engineer, SMR Engineering (Licensing)

SaskPower; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskPower seeks a Senior Licensing (Nuclear) Engineer to lead the licensing framework for Saskatchewan’s first nuclear power facility. You will provide technical leadership in licensing, safety-case development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

As part of the management team, you’ll ensure alignment between engineering, project delivery, CNSC requirements, and external partners, while mentoring engineers and coordinating cross‑functional work in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline including nuclear engineering.
• Eligible for APEGS and P.Eng designation.
• Minimum six years post‑P.Eng experience in related projects.
• Experience with regulatory licensing, CNSC processes, or safety cases.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn assigned tasks and methodologies.
• Prepare project plans and monitor costs and schedules.
• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Analyze alternatives for business cases and advise actions.
• Guide staff and external agencies across projects.
• Develop criteria, standards, and new practices.

Skills

APEGS eligible

P.Eng designation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Nuclear engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear)

Job description

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 09/25/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

The role will be required to successfully pass Site Access Security Clearance (CSIS Level 1).

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Licensing (Nuclear) Engineer is accountable in the development, execution, and maintenance of the regulatory and licensing framework necessary to safely design, construct, commission, and operate Saskatchewan’s first nuclear power facility.. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position provides technical leadership in nuclear licensing, safety case development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment between engineering, project delivery, and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requirements.

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 Engineering in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.
• A minimum of six (6) years post P. Eng. relevant experience that includes
  • A combination of the following engineering tasks: planning, designing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects
  • 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

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.

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