Senior Engineer, Generation

Division: ATCO Electric Yukon - Engineering

Location:

Whitehorse, YT

• Plan and manage equipment overhauls for the entire generating fleet.
• Develop multi-year capital plans prioritizing projects based on capacity, reliability, safety, environmental risks, and cost-saving or performance improvement opportunities; consider funding, resourcing, operational, regulatory, and technical constraints to be practical and ambitious.

• Lead capital execution from design development to operations integration; select, steward, and manage multiple contractors and consultants ensuring delivery to business expectations and project needs.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, performance management, and scheduling or prioritizing the work of direct reports.
• Suggest process improvements and assist in development of procedures and work tools.
• Provide technical input and assistance to operations based upon competency and relevant experience.
• Regularly communicate with multiple stakeholders regarding project progress, influencing resources and outcomes, leading change, and reporting key performance indicators.
• Support, provide input, and/or coach other members of the generation team.

• Identify and justify capital maintenance projects for isolated generation, including analysis of operational issues, alternatives, and improvement opportunities; prepare supporting reports and memoranda.
• Develop project charters, execution plans, statements of work, and design basis documents; secure funding approvals with appropriate budget estimates through stage gates.
• Manage internal and external engineering, environmental, legal/land, and technical resources to deliver designs, work packages, and permits.
• Prepare and validate design and technical documentation for smaller work packages within discipline.
• Oversee contractors for demolition, installation, transport, and testing activities.
• Coordinate internal resources for permitting and commissioning and inspections to ensure safety, quality, and completeness.
• Lead procurement activities, including requisitions, tender evaluations, recommendations, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with external project managers on large, complex projects to support delivery, funding, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor and control project scope, budget, schedule, and quality to meet performance expectations.
• Provide construction oversight and ensure commissioning and testing plans are executed using appropriate resources.
• Lead project close-out and review processes, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with AEY’s Professional Practice Management Plan.
• Other duties as required.

• Prepare regulatory business cases for individual appropriations.
• Prepare issue briefs and white papers for a variety of audiences.
• Answer IRs.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
• 7-10 years of direct experience with operations and design, and construction of generation facilities and electric utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of regulated utility business and budget management.
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, and leading teams.
• Project management experience.
• Strong trouble shooting and analytics skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Dedication to producing results.
• Excellent communications skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
• Supervisory skills with trade personnel.

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

At ATCO Electric Yukon we provide a comprehensive northern benefit package, including a northern allowance that increases base salary, an extra monthly allowance, and additional vacation days to ensure a well‑rounded compensation package in the unique challenges of working in Northern communities.