Engineer, Plant Engineering Services Jobs in Estevan, SK
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About the role
Permanent - Full Time
Location: Estevan, SK
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!
Apply no later than 05/24/2026 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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Engineer, Plant Engineering Services, 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:
- 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 Mechancial Engineering or equivalent
- Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- 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 competency in engineering/industry standards, as well as internal processes and procedures
- Ability to mentor, coach, and support Engineers-In-Training
- 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
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.
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.
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Please apply by 05/24/2026**.**
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About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: - 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW - 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW - 8 wind facilities – 617 MW - 3 solar facilities – 83 MW - 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW - import power purchase agreements – 290 MW - small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023