Senior Engineer, Asset Investment Planning

Temporary - Full Time until 06/30/2027

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Apply no later than 08/13/2025 to be considered for this opportunity.

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 Generation Asset Management team, this position is responsible for leading Generation Asset Management System maturity objectives and processes, as well as assisting with and/or preparing equipment functional risk reviews, feasibility studies, business cases, and investment budget optimizations. This position will prepare preliminary project plans, costs, and schedules, prepare project authorization recommendations, and provide support to project management teams as required, while ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies and practices

- Lead and/or support Asset Management System maturity objectives and processes for generation assets

- Prepare project pre-feasibility plans through independent analysis and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and develop preliminary project costs and schedules

- Provide technical assistance to the project management teams as requested to support construction, commissioning and operations

- Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action

- Prepare and present project authorization recommendations

- 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 as required

- 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 Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical and/or Civil Engineering

- 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

- 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 diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:

- Indigenous Peoples

- members of Visible Minority Groups

- persons with disabilities

- women

- LGBTQ2S+ community

- persons who served and are serving in the military

- newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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Please apply by 08/13/2025.