Senior Project Engineer, Generation
CA
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Job summary
ATCO Electric Yukon in Whitehorse, YT, seeks an experienced engineer to lead capital planning and project execution across isolated generation assets. You will mentor staff, manage multi-year plans, and drive improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency within a rural, resource-constrained setting.
Reporting to the Generation Supervisor, you will oversee design-to-commissioning activities, coordinate with contractors, and ensure regulatory and budgeting requirements are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
- 7-10 years of direct experience with operations and design and construction of generation facilities and electric utility infrastructure.
- Knowledge of regulated utility business and budget management.
- Experience with mentoring, coaching, and leading teams.
- Project management experience.
- Strong trouble shooting and analytics skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Dedication to producing results.
- Excellent communications skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
- Supervisory skills with trade personnel.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage equipment overhauls for the generating fleet.
- Develop multi-year capital plans prioritizing capacity, reliability, safety and cost improvements.
- Lead capital execution from design to operations integration with contractors.
- Hire, onboard, manage performance and schedule direct reports.
- Suggest process improvements and develop procedures and work tools.
- Provide technical input to operations based on experience.
- Communicate with stakeholders on progress, resources, and KPIs.
- Support and coach other members of the generation team.
- Identify and justify capital maintenance projects for isolated generation.
- Prepare charters, execution plans, and design basis documents; secure funding.
- Manage internal and external engineering, environmental, legal/land resources.
- Prepare design/technical docs for smaller work packages.
- Oversee contractors for demolition, installation, testing.
- Coordinate permitting and commissioning inspections for safety/quality.
- Lead procurement activities and contract administration.
- Coordinate with external project managers on large projects.
- Monitor scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
- Provide construction oversight and ensure testing plans.
- Lead project close-out and capture lessons learned.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with AEY’s PPMP.
- Other duties as required.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: Whitehorse, YT
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Reporting to the Generation Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing process leadership in several key areas of the essential services that ATCO Electric Yukon provides to customers. This role leads the delivery of a growing capital portfolio addressing load growth, aging infrastructure, supply chain and logistics constraints, and increasing automation requirements across remote generation and substation assets. It requires practical, hands‑on problem solving across technical and logistical challenges, while driving projects from design through to operational turnover in a rural, resource‑constrained environment. Operating within a small but engaged and passionate team, the role also contributes to the development of prioritized multi‑year capital plans, and justification to regulatory bodies. The position includes supervisory responsibility for direct reports, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective execution of the capital program as the utility advances modernization, reliability, and process improvements.
Plan and manage equipment overhauls for the entire generating fleet.
Develop multi-year capital plans projects prioritized from analysis of capacity, reliability, safety and environment risks, and cost‑saving or performance improvement opportunities. The program will consider funding, resourcing, operational, regulatory, and technical constraints to be practical and ambitious towards the business unit’s goals.
Take the lead on capital execution, from design development to operations integration. This requires selection, stewardship, and leadership of multiple different contractors and consultants, ensuring they are delivering to business expectations and project needs.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, performance management, and scheduling or prioritizing the work of direct reports.
Suggest process improvements and assist in development of procedures and work tools.
Provide technical input and assistance to operations, based upon competency and relevant experience.
Regular communication with multiple stakeholders, regarding project progress, influencing resources and outcomes, leading change, and reporting key performance indicators.
Support, provide input and/or coach other members of the generation team.
Identify and justify capital maintenance projects for isolated generation, including analysis of operational issues, alternatives, and improvement opportunities. Prepare supporting reports and memoranda.
Develop project charters, execution plans, statements of work, and design basis documents; secure funding approvals with appropriate budget estimates through stage gates.
Manage internal and external engineering, environmental, legal/land, and technical resources to deliver designs, work packages, and permits.
Prepare and validate design and technical documentation for smaller work packages within their discipline.
Oversee contractors for demolition, installation, transport, and testing activities.
Coordinate internal resources for permitting and commissioning and inspections to ensure safety, quality, and completeness.
Lead procurement activities, including requisitions, tender evaluations, recommendations, and contract administration.
Coordinate with external project managers on large, complex projects to support delivery, funding, and procurement requirements.
Monitor and control project scope, budget, schedule, and quality to meet performance expectations.
Provide construction oversight and ensure commissioning and testing plans are executed using appropriate resources.
Lead project close-out and review processes, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with AEY’s Professional Practice Management Plan.
Other duties as required.
Preparation of regulatory business cases for individual appropriations.
Prepare issue briefs and white papers for a variety of audiences.
Answer IRs.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
- 7-10 years of direct experience with operations and design and construction of generation facilities and electric utility infrastructure.
- Knowledge of regulated utility business and budget management.
- Experience with mentoring, coaching, and leading teams.
- Project management experience.
- Strong trouble shooting and analytics skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Dedication to producing results.
- Excellent communications skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
- Supervisory skills with trade personnel.
- A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation Assistance
- Flex benefits
- Training and mentorship programs
- Charitable donation matching
At ATCO Electric Yukon, we value our employees and recognize the unique challenges of working in Northern communities. We offer a comprehensive northern benefit package, including an additional percentage of base salary as a northern allowance, providing financial security, and recognizing the commitment you make to this extraordinary region. Additionally, you will receive an extra monthly allowance and additional vacation days, ensuring a well-rounded compensation package.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace the tranquility and serenity of Yukon's wilderness. Discover endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, from hiking through pristine forests and fishing in crystal-clear lakes to photographing the diverse wildlife that calls Yukon home. Yukon is renowned for its warm and welcoming community, known for its strong sense of camaraderie and support.
If there is something that you wish to pursue thecompany will often give you the time/financialsupport to do so.
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
ATCO Electric Yukon is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate.More information can be found at www.ATCO.com.
Issued: September 29, 2026
Deadline: October 13, 2026
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