Engineer, Coal Life Extension (Electrical)

Permanent - Full Time

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Apply no later than 05/03/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

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.

NOTES: This position may be considered safety sensitive when work is done as part of the workgroup or crew involving other employees in safety sensitive positions and/or performing work which is safety sensitive.

Job Summary The Coal Life Extension team is seeking to fill one (1) Engineer, Electrical Engineering position. This role involves support for the development of preliminary, conceptual and detailed design related to electrical systems for the life extension of our coal power plants. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for assisting with and/or preparing technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. The Engineer will prepare project plans, costs, and schedules, and provide contract management and project coordination services to ensure alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Preparing design documents, requirements, reports, technical specifications, calculations, and contract documents.

Provide review and acceptance of analysis, design, and specification prepared by consultants.

Working with design teams in a multi‑discipline environment on projects collaboratively to produce design deliverables with the appropriate level of detail.

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, specializing in Electrical Engineering.

Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of Industrial Electrical Systems.

Experience in 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.

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.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments and team members (internal and external).

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.

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.

Please apply by 05/03/2026

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