Senior Project Engineer Power Generation

Description

WHO WE ARE :

Do you want to be part of the Canadas exciting energy transition through the development of energy storage renewables hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration If you have an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with strong business acumen and a customer service approach we are looking for you to join our team and share our vision commitment and values. ATCO EnPower represents a diverse collection of assets strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers. ATCO EnPower holds a competitive position in the Alberta Industrial Heartland with hydrocarbon salt cavern storage and industrial water addition ATCO EnPower owns and operates strategic energy assets such as natural gas storage wind and solar power generation hydro-power generation and northern energy diversity uniquely positions ATCO to execute on its core vision of Delivering Inspired Energy Solutions for a Better World and will position ATCO as a leader in this generational energy transformation.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Manager Major Projects the Senior Project Engineer will focus on supporting development through execution of power generation (gas wind solar battery) projects in Alberta and extending into North America with strong focus on the execution of the project design and construction. The Project Engineer will also drive continuous improvement through collaboration with other departments and management. Other responsibilities include project compliance and regulatory processes and requirements project management support during development review of engineering drawings studies and specifications and project site visits. This role will interact with internal and external parties at all levels and is expected to consistently apply exceptional interpersonal communication and teamwork skills. Having a customer service approach and setting priorities and allocating necessary resources on a day-to-day and long-term basis are essential functions to satisfying the primary requirements of this position.

Travel to field locations will be required.

Responsibility Area #1 Project Development

Work with internal and external customers OEMs and consultants to identify potential solutions (power steam battery storage etc.) and help complete early feasibility and concept select studies including technology configuration capacity efficiency and emissions assessment electrical / gas interconnections capex and schedule regulatory and risk screening all as required to assist commercial teams in the optimization of project economics and the development of the business case.

Manage and coordinate OEMs and contractors to ensure aligned deliverables.

Propose mitigation strategies to overcome challenges in project development.

Complete early-stage technical design.

Support development team with early-stage estimates schedules and project management

Coordinate between project team operations and development to ensure alignment of project goals.

Responsibility Area #2 Project Execution

Overall support of the execution of design and construction phases of power generation projects.

Complete reviews of designs specifications construction plans and commissioning documentation.

Support project managers with technical tasks scheduling reviews consultant and contractor work reviews.

Assist in any planning estimating and scheduling of related project deliverables as required.

Manage appropriate technical scope of work and complete such scope using internal company resources and supervising external consultants.

Provide recommendations for equipment selection new concepts and techniques to improve performance cost reductions project design features and compliance to changes in code or regulations and provide conceptual design and cost information as well as performance for each configuration.

Consult with internal teams and external parties including engineering and construction consultants.

Coordinate with development and operations teams to ensure compliance obligations are met through all stages of the project.

Responsibility Area #3 Due Diligence

Support corporate development with any technical reviews or assessments on potential acquisitions.

Coordinate and lead external party independent engineering reviews of acquisitions as required.

Review of technical reports data and models.

Risk assessments.

Responsibility Area #4 Health & Safety

Promote and support a strong safety culture by integrating health and safety considerations into all activities.

Collaborate with Health & Safety teams to ensure project related activities comply with safety regulations and standards.

Participate in hazard identification risk assessments and incident investigations related to physical assets if / when required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

Degree in Mechanical Civil or Electrical Engineering combined with project engineering experience.

Experience in medium to large scale (>

20 MW) gas fired generation (simple cycle combined cycle cogeneration) development as well as renewable generation development including design planning and construction which includes extensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of construction contracting strategies and when / how each should be implemented to provide the optimal project result.

Proficient knowledge and experience with the regulatory requirements for power generation project development.

Minimum 10 years of experience working on power generation projects in Alberta.

Project engineering and management experience preparing scopes of work execution plans cost estimates schedules and managing budgets.

Experience with GT Pro / GT Master software.

Experience with PVSyst software.

Experience in power generation project development and approvals (planning engagement permitting environment historical resources etc.) and strong understanding of the regulatory requirement for greenfield and brownfield development (i.e. Alberta Utilities Commission Alberta Environment and Parks etc.).

Must be a strong team player with a proven ability to work independently and capable of working collaboratively with peers and leadership.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage critical deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Knowledge assessing project constructability and constraints analysis.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.

ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Automobile Sales,Bidding,International Development,In House Legal,Commissioning,Accountancy

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1