RESOURCE OPTIONS PLANNING ENGINEER
WINNIPEG, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits
•Competitive salary and benefits package.
•Defined-benefit pension plan.
•Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
and community.
•Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is 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 supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking a Resource Options Planning Engineer to join our Energy Resource Planning Department. Under the direction of the
Generation System & Supply Options Studies Section Head, will be responsible for performing staged planning for new generation
resource options to support supply planning and Integrated Resource Plan development. Activities include development of concepts,
costs, schedules and reports for resource options and conducting integration studies through an integrated planning approach by
coordinating staff and input from consultants and other departments.
Responsibilities:
•Lead integrated planning studies for a range of new supply options including, but not limited to, wind, solar, batteries and
hydropower from the Stage one Inventory Level to the Stage four Pre-investment Level.
•Lead studies to determine requirements for integrating new generation resources into the Manitoba Hydro integrated
generation and transmission system.
•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 and manage planning activity schedules and deliverables and drive their progress to completion.
•Direct and coordinate activities conducted by 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.
•Develop, maintain and deliver supply options input parameters annually for input to long term supply planning and integrated
resource planning processes.
•Coordinate research and monitoring activities for supply options to ensure that planning considers modern technologies to be
incorporated in the conceptual planning of supply options.
•Responsible for directing, conducting and participating in engineering economic analysis and evaluations, business case
development and risk analysis.
•Lead and contribute to writing reports and technical memoranda documenting results of planning studies.
Qualifications:
•Graduate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of seven years of directly related experience including
directing engineering work.
•Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
•Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•Thorough knowledge of the planning, design and operation of hydropower, wind and solar would be an asset.
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•Thorough knowledge of generation planning, engineering, cost estimating, scheduling and construction principles and
contracting practices.
•Knowledge of the operation of Manitoba Hydro's integrated system including generation, transmission and HVDC operations.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and direct personnel both inside and outside Manitoba Hydro.
•Must possess initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound and timely decisions.
•Must display initiative in handling complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrated high degree of 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 complex projects.
•Must obtain and maintain a current Personal Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba
Hydro policy P513.
•Demonstrated ability to carry out numerous concurrent tasks.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly,
$98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually.
Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is AUGUST 5, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations
during the recruitment process.
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