Engineer, Generation Construction Sustainment

Permanent - Full Time
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!
This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.Job SummaryThe Engineer, Generation Construction Sustainment, is accountable for leading the implementation of capital projects on SaskPower Generation sites. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for overseeing generation construction to ensure project designs, specifications, and standards are met. This position involves aspects of site communication and coordination, technical support and problem solving, quality assurance & quality control, and leadership in all aspects of site safety, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Working full time and independently on generation construction sites, sometimes on a week on / week off basis
Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices
Supervise, coordinate and provide technical assistance for construction of power generation facilities. Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action
Provide construction oversight to ensure works are executed safely, efficiently and correctly in accordance with industrial standard and applicable codes
Provide and demonstrate safety and environmental leadership
Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies
Provide directions to technologists, technicians, consultants, and management staff and other external agencies as required.
Provide assistance to oversee and monitor construction schedule, cost and progress.
Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng. preferred, but candidates considered Engineers in Training (EIT) will also be considered
Relevant years of work experience with a combination of engineering tasks such as planning, designing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects
Demonstrated experience in trades is considered an asset
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
Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
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
Ability to travel, work remotely, and on a rotational basis
NOTES
Engineer-In-Training applications will be accepted and may be considered for this position
If the successful applicant appointed to this position is an EIT, the key accountabilities as well as knowledge/skills/abilities will align with the job description and expectations of an Engineer-In-Training. The applicant will retain the title of Engineer-In-Training and remain compensated at that level until such a time that they are eligible for a Professional Engineer position either through bidding or P. Eng designation process.
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 fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act.
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce.
Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest job openings.
#J-18808-Ljbffr