Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior 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, reviewing equipment and construction drawings, innovation for new Station assets, and making strategic cost/risk/performance recommendations. This position will prepare project initiation recommendations, maintenance plans, supporting project delivery, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- This position requires some level of technical knowledge and expertise in power systems including transformers, disconnects, breakers, instrument transformers, FACTS devices and other reactive equipment
- 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 - Electrical Engineering will only be considered.
- 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
