Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning

Job description:

The Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning 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 and tender evaluations relating to the transmission system and infrastructure. This position will conduct transmission system studies, prepare reports, develop technical-based project business cases and provide high-level project oversight; 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 Engineering in Electrical

- 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 hands-on skills on transmission system analysis using power system simulation tools, e.g. Siemens PSS/E.

- Knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts applied to transmission system planning and operations, transmission designs, station designs, and system protections and controls.

- 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

- Prior experience relevant to transmission customer interconnection service design and capital planning will be an asset.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered