JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineer 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 specializing in Power Systems
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers/Geoscientists  of Saskatchewan OR;
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)
• Minimum of 4 Years of experience planning facilities and providing design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and coordination of projects
• 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