Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering 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, analysis reports, business cases, designs, specifications, engineering drawings, and procurement evaluations. This position will also prepare project plans, estimates, and schedules and provide contract and project management services, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices.
• Provide technical expertise, design and specification for mechanical equipment and systems for power generation facilities.
• Develop and review detailed designs, test plans, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, guidelines, standards and new practices based upon codes, technologies and methodologies.
• Provide detailed analysis of equipment and performance data to support strategic optimization of existing equipment and assessment of new technology.
• Research, prepare and peer review technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action.
• Prepare project plans, estimates, budget forecasts, schedules and risk registers and initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Manage the scope, schedule cost, contracts and relationships between stakeholders of all assigned projects according to project management standards and technical specifications.
• Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning, plant operations and initiatives.
• Provide direction to engineers, technologists, consultants and other external technical agencies as required.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technologists.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Mechanical or Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)
• A minimum of ten (10) years post P.Eng. relevant experience in mechanical design, equipment specification, construction, operation, and commissioning of power generation or industrial facilities.
• Experience with the management and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant design codes, standards, industry best practices, new trends and developments related to mechanical equipment and systems.
• Experience with project and contract management related to cost estimates, schedule development, risk management, request for proposal development/evaluation and contract negotiation.
• 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 multi-discipline engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies (analytical thinking; communication; identifying, planning and executing; judgement and decision making; problem solving and innovation; solution focus).
• Must have a continuing record of professional development.

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