Senior Engineer, Energy Economics

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources is seeking a professional, highly-skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to join the Energy Economics Unit within the Energy Policy Branch in Regina.

In this key role, the Senior Engineer will report to the Director of Energy Economics and provide leadership in developing and delivering the Ministry’s economic, policy, and regulatory frameworks that guide the competitive growth of Saskatchewan’s energy sector.

The ideal candidate for this position brings a blend of engineering expertise, policy awareness and strategic insight. Specifically, you will:

• Possess a strong understanding of natural resource development in Saskatchewan, with a particular focus on the oil and gas and/or helium sectors. This includes knowledge of drilling techniques, operational challenges, and transportation infrastructure including pipelines, rail and road.
• Leverage engineering knowledge to inform effective government policies and programs;
• Demonstrate a curiosity in emerging natural resource opportunities, with the ability to apply existing expertise to new contexts and engage in self-directed learning to bridge knowledge gaps;
• Understand the economic drivers of energy sector competitiveness, including global trade and tariff issues, market pricing dynamics, greenhouse gas policy frameworks, and other factors influencing investment decisions, along with a basic understanding of economic analytical techniques; and,
• Articulate complex concepts clearly through written and verbal communication.

In fulfilling the duties of this position, the successful candidate can expect to:

• Serve as the engineering expert within the Energy Economics Unit, ensuring that analytical approaches and policy recommendations are grounded in practical, real-world engineering realities;
• Contribute to analyses of market trends and the economic consequences of provincial, federal, and international policy decisions;
• Proactively identify competitiveness challenges and opportunities, and develop responsive and well-reasoned strategies and action plans. This includes preparing discussion papers and presentations, consulting subject-matter experts, and framing options for decision makers;
• Prepare government documents, including briefing materials; and,
• Manage data using analytic platforms (e.g. PowerBI).

The successful candidate will be an innovative problem solver who is thorough, attentive to detail, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and bring both technical insight and strategic perspective to their work. The successful candidate will possess a university degree in Engineering and be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work:  M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings
:  1

Closing Date

:  Mar 21, 2026, 1:59:00 AM