Engineer, Coal Life Extension (Instrumentation & Cntrl)

Permanent - Full Time

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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.

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, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

position. This role involves support for the development of preliminary, conceptual and detailed design related to Instrumentation & Control systems for the life extension of our coal power plants. The

Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls 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, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. This position will prepare project plans, costs, and schedules and provide contract management and project coordination services; ensuring 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 multidiscipline 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 Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.

Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.

A minimum of five (5) years experience in the areas of, Distributed Control Systems and Instrument Systems.

Experienced 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.

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Please apply by 05/03/2026.

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