Job Description

Permanent - Full Time

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan people. We offer some of the best jobs in the province.

Our challenging careers will help you grow while being surrounded by a fully-committed team, committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. If you're someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn't shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 11/15/2022 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

The 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, business cases, detailed designs, technical specifications, procurement evaluations and engineering drawings. This position will also prepare project plans, cost estimates, and schedules and provide contract management and project coordination services; ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices

• Develop detailed designs, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, guidelines, standards and new practices based upon codes, technologies and methodologies.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder relationships for all assigned contracts and projects.

• Provide technical assistance and direction for construction, commissioning and operations activities.

• Perform 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 registries and initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Provide direction to Engineers-In-Training, technologists, technicians and management staff.
• Provide direction and input to consultants and other external technical agencies as required.

• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Mechanical or Industrial
• Professional Engineering Designation - P. Eng. and relevant experience in a combination of the following engineering tasks: planning facilities, providing design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and coordination of projects
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and equipment specification working with industrial or power generation facilities/equipment (i.e. turbines, pumps, fans, material handling and conveying equipment, heat exchangers, piping, pressure vessels, HVAC systems, ducting and expansion joints, fire protection systems, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant design codes and standards related to mechanical engineering, equipment and systems (i.e. Saskatchewan Boiler & Pressure Vessel Act & Regulations, ASME B31.1, B31.3 and Section VIII, ASTM, API, CSA, NBIC, NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Project management experience including the development of scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, procurement documents, bidding evaluations and contract negotiation.
• 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.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support Engineers-In-Training
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development

NOTES

• Engineer-In-Training applications will be accepted and may be considered for this position
• If the successful applicant appointed to this position is an EIT, the key accountabilities as well as knowledge/skills/abilities will align with the job description and expectations of an Engineer-In-Training. The applicant will retain the title of Engineer-In-Training and remain compensated at that level until such a time that they are eligible for a Professional Engineer position either through bidding or P. Eng designation process.

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.

SaskPower has identified competencies that enable performance and success within each out of scope role at SaskPower. For more information on these job family competencies and those that relate to the position that you are applying on, please visit:

SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

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Please apply by 11/15/2022.