Job Description
Overview
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.
Apply no later than 03/06/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.
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.
Please apply by 03/06/2026.
Job responsibilities
Senior Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.
A minimum of six (6) years post P. Eng. relevant experience that includes:
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
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
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 changing environment
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
Equity and assessment
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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