Senior Engineer, Technical Services & Research
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2025
Location: REGINA, SK, CA
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Permanent - Full Time
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Apply no later than 12/10/2025 to be considered for this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Engineer, Technical Services & Research 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:
Lead, manage, and be accountable for testing projects, equipment, and assigned staff in the high voltage, power, and mechanical test laboratories and associated workshops.
Assess, investigate, and provide forensic root cause analysis on material and equipment failures and suspected defects including the issue of formal technical reports providing resolution direction.
Lead testing of new products and or new material manufacturers in support of procurement competitive evaluations and growing diversified supply options.
Collect, interpret, document, and report laboratory data and results in an organized and methodical manner utilizing relevant, recognized, and required technical standards and codes.
Support critical safety investigations through diligent testing, interpretation, and analysis of potential contributing material and construction standard factors.
Support adoption of grid modernization equipment capabilities such as remote operable switches and AMI metering.
Support adoption of new or advanced construction standards through laboratory proto@type testing and field piloting.
Contribute to the development of safe, reliable, and cost-effective material technical specifications, engineered construction standards, and telecom joint use projects.
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 in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering Physics, or Electronic Systems (other disciplines may be considered).
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
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 diversity and inclusion. We're dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/) . These include:
Indigenous Peoples
members of Visible Minority Groups
persons with disabilities
women
LGBTQ2S+ community
persons who served and are serving in the military
newcomers to Saskatchewan
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we're committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity. (https://www.saskpower.com/about-us/our-company/commitment-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
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Please apply by 12/10/2025.
