Job Summary

This position performs professional electrical engineering work involving design and project management in relation to distribution, substation and street lighting facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs various electrical facilities, such as systems for overhead and underground distribution, transmission, street lighting, secondary networks, substations, communication systems, protection and control.
• Prepares work orders, plans, specifications and schedules for the supply of materials, equipment, consulting services and contractor services for construction projects.
• Evaluates tenders and proposals and makes recommendations regarding the award of supply contracts.
• Manages various projects and contracted services to ensure adherence to plans, terms, budgets and time schedules, including preparing related reports.
• Coordinates project work with the requirements of other utilities, agencies and authorities having jurisdiction, including ensuring necessary jurisdiction approvals are obtained.
• Establishes and maintains construction standards.
• Deals with contractors, major equipment and material suppliers and consultants regarding technical matters relating to the acquisition of materials equipment and services and the provision of electrical services to customers.
• Supervises other technical staff as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Three years' experience in electric utility distribution and transmission, substation and street lighting system design.
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in the design, construction and general operation of electrical distribution, transmission and street lighting systems.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare a variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.