JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Engineer, Interconnections 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:
Analyze and develop transmission plans to meet SaskPower's transmission system planning criteria and NERC reliability standards for the safe and reliable operation of the SaskPower bulk power system. Develop system reinforcement alternatives to address potential system constraints and provide technical leadership to projects.
Perform advanced interconnection planning studies to evaluate the performance of SaskPower's transmission system to meet planning criteria for interconnecting transmission and generation, and providing open access transmission service
Independently perform power system studies, including short circuit, power flow, and stability studies.
Perform various system studies including annual NERC TPL assessments, GMD assessments, and long-term planning studies.
Work with adjacent utilities on various planning activities including performing inter-utility studies when required and develop coordinated solutions if needed.
Contribute to the study methodologies and implementation procedure documents for various NERC and SaskPower reliability standards and guidelines.
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 Electrical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred specializing in power systems. Expertise in planning and operating transmission systems within a power utility setting is also preferred.
Solid understanding of fundamental engineering concepts. Knowledge of engineering principles related to system planning and operations, transmission system design, system protection and controls, and advanced power system controls.
Proficiency in power system simulation tools. Demonstrated skill in using power-flow, phasor domain transient, and electro-magnetic transient analytical tools (such as PSS/E, GE-PSLF, DSATools, PSCAD, EMTP, or equivalent professional programs).
Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards, transmission utility business, and regulations
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
SaskPower
2025 Victoria Ave
Regina
Saskatchewan Canada
www.saskpower.com
