Senior Engineer, Generation

ATCO Group • Whitehorse, YT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Your energy belongs here! ATCO is focused on creating prosperity for generations to come, offering opportunities for challenge and growth with new experiences and inspiring challenges. This role is for an experienced engineer seeking a fresh adventure in the Yukon, playing a vital role in powering remote communities and discovering a unique lifestyle. Join a collaborative and dedicated team, showcase expertise in diverse environments, and contribute to regional infrastructure development. ATCO's senior engineers are crucial to the business, leading initiatives with technical expertise and embracing responsibility. This is part of a culture of growth and caring for each other, communities, and those in need, built on trust and community.

Reporting to the Generation Supervisor, this position provides process leadership in essential services for ATCO Electric Yukon. The role leads the delivery of a growing capital portfolio addressing load growth, aging infrastructure, supply chain and logistics constraints, and increasing automation requirements across remote generation and substation assets. It requires practical, hands-on problem-solving for technical and logistical challenges, driving projects from design to operational turnover in a rural, resource-constrained environment. The position contributes to prioritized multi-year capital plans and justification to regulatory bodies, with supervisory responsibility for direct reports, contractors, and consultants, advancing modernization, reliability, and process improvements.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage equipment overhauls for the entire generating fleet.
• Develop multi-year capital plans projects prioritized from analysis of capacity, reliability, safety and environment risks, and cost-saving or performance improvement opportunities, considering funding, resourcing, operational, regulatory, and technical constraints.
• Take the lead on capital execution, from design development to operations integration, including selection, stewardship, and leadership of multiple different contractors and consultants.
• 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.
• Regular communication 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, and 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 their 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.
• Preparation of regulatory business cases for individual appropriations.
• Prepare issue briefs and white papers for a variety of audiences.
• Answer IRs.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation Assistance
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Comprehensive Northern Benefit Package: additional percentage of base salary as a northern allowance, extra monthly allowance and additional vacation days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior