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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.\n KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\nLearn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies and practices\nAid in monitor costs and schedules of delivery of material and equipment\nProvide technical assistance during construction, commissioning and operations\nPerform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for projects, and make recommendations on courses of action\nParticipate in root case analysis and recommend corrective action as appropriate\nProvide direction to technologists, technicians, consultants and other external technical agencies as required\nOther related duties as assigned\nThis position will be responsible to conduct studies and develop standards and specifications for the design, fabrication and operation / maintenance of power transformers, instrumentation transformers, and other reactive equipment.\nPrepare detailed technical specifications, competition evaluation criteria, vendor negotiation and selection, awarding contracts and perform factory acceptance testing, managing contract and commissioning activates.\nKey Skills and Abilities:\nThis position required technical knowledge or expertise in power systems including transformers, switches, breakers, current transformers, capacitive voltage transformers, FACS devices and other reactive equipment.\nDemonstrated experience and proficiency in the application and interpretation of IEEE and CSA standards related to high-voltage electrical equipment, for equipment specification development, technical bid evaluation, testing, and acceptance.\nKnowledge of fast-growing new technologies related to this field\nAbility to research and study new technologies and investigate its impact on SaskPower Transmission system.\nExperience in dealing with vendors and manufacturers during various stages of acquiring of major material including review of drawings, quality documents, inspection reports, participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), etc.\n KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering with specializing in Electrical Engineering\nEligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)\nProfessional 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\nCompetency in engineering/industry standards such as IEEE and CSA, as well as internal processes and procedures\nAbility to mentor, coach, and support Engineers-In-Training\nResults oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism\nAbility to work and manage in a changing environment\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExcellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills\nAbility to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork\nDemonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies\nMust have a continuing record of professional development\nNOTES\nEngineer-In-Training applications will be accepted and may be considered for this position\nIf 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. 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