Engineer, Communication, Protection & Control Planning - SaskPower

Overview

What's better than having a rewarding career? How about a rewarding career in a fast-growing province with a rich history and a bright future? Short commute times, beautiful scenery and a low cost of living make Saskatchewan the perfect place to live, work and raise a family. Sound appealing? Consider SaskPower, the province's principal supplier of electricity. We offer some of the best career opportunities in the province, and there's never been a better time to join us. Challenging work, competitive salaries, attractive benefits, professional development, career advancement opportunities and the chance to become involved in your community await you. Become a part of our growing team and find more than a job-find the career you've been waiting for and a great place to call home. SaskPower is currently searching for an Engineer, Communications, Protection & Control Planning to join our Planning, Environment and Regulatory Affairs area. Our ideal candidate will be energetic and able to share engineering expertise and knowledge to develop plans which meet telecommunication, protection (exclusive of 25kV), control (SCADA) and electronic event recording requirements of the transmission and distribution systems to ensure their safe, reliable, secure and economic operation. This position will also plan for related smart grid and operational cybersecurity applications.

Experience and Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have a university degree in electrical or electronics engineering, and will be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). Several years of experience in planning or designing telecommunications, protection and control facilities or other relevant utility experience will be considered a highly desirable asset. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and have the ability to lead projects in a changing environment. Candidates under consideration will be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.