Senior Mechanical Engineer

TransAlta Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Long-term incentives

Company pension plan

Flexible health benefits

Job summary

TransAlta is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team in a hybrid role based out of Edmonton area or Calgary. You will provide technical leadership for reliability and performance across generating stations, including maintenance planning, outage support, and equipment evaluation.

You will develop specifications, review bids, and oversee projects while embracing industry standards and safety. Travel to remote sites up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree and P.Eng. registration.
• 10+ years in thermal/gas-fired power or similar.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and power station ops.
• Experience with change management, maintenance planning and outages.
• Experience preparing redlines, P&IDs, piping isometrics and specs.
• Experience engineering work scopes for plant mods incl. pressure equipment.
• Experience investigating failures and RCA studies.
• Experience interpreting condition monitoring data.
• Strong knowledge of gas/steam turbines, boilers, pressure equipment, piping.
• Self-starter, independent, strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans and forecasts based on inspection results.
• Prepare long-term maintenance strategies and budgets for outages.
• Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues for reliability.
• Lead mechanical or multi-discipline projects with cost analysis and tech solutions.
• Write procurement specs, obtain bids, select equipment/contractors.
• Supervise contractors to ensure scope, quality, cost, schedule.
• Apply standards and best practices while balancing cost and reliability.
• Conduct condition monitoring analyses (oil, vibration).
• Plan major maintenance activities including turnarounds and outages.
• Mentor engineers and promote HSE policies.
• Support other business areas as required.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Outages

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Rotating equipment

Power generation

Field work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. (Professional Engineer)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Senior Mechanical Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

At TransAlta, we don't just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy and we'll provide the platform.

TransAlta is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team.

This position provides technical expertise to support the safe and efficient operation of our generating stations. Key responsibilities include maintenance planning, outage scope development, evaluation of equipment operation and inspection planning, technical research, evaluation of equipment options, cost estimating, condition monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting. Management of plant projects required for plant upgrades, repairs and retrofits. Development of technical specifications, review, and evaluation of bid proposals, performing design reviews and providing technical oversight. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on reliability and performance across our operations.

This is a full-time, safety sensitive positionbased out of our Calgary head office or one of our Edmonton-area locations (Keephills or Fort Saskatchewan), with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Develop effective maintenance plans and forecasts based on inspection results and condition monitoring for gas turbines and plant equipment.
• Prepare long-term maintenance strategies, budgets, and lifecycle plans, including capital expenditure planning for major and minor outages.
• Investigate and troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, providing timely technical recommendations to ensure reliability.
• Lead mechanical or multi-discipline projects, including research, cost analysis, and technical solution development.
• Write technical procurement specifications, obtain competitive bids, and participate in contractor and equipment selection.
• Supervise contractors to ensure scope, quality, cost, and schedule compliance.
• Apply industry standards and best practices to maintain code compliance while balancing cost and reliability objectives.
• Perform and interpret condition monitoring analyses such as oil and vibration analysis.
• Plan and support major maintenance activities, including turnarounds and unplanned outages, with detailed work scopes and inspection plans.
• Promote Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and mentor Engineers and Engineers-in-Training.
• Provide support to other business areas as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Mechanical Engineering degree from a recognized institution and registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or another provincial association with inter-provincial mobility.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in thermal/gas-fired power generation or a comparable industry (additional experience considered an asset).
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment, power station operations, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience with management of change, maintenance planning, work scope development, and supporting outages, turnarounds, and inspections.
• Experience with preparing redlines, review and verification of engineering design documents, including P&ID’s, piping isometrics, design drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing engineering work scope documents for plant modifications, including pressure equipment and piping modifications.
• Experience investigating equipment failures and preparing Root Cause Analysis studies.
• Experience with the interpretation of condition monitoring and recommending corrective action.
• Strong working knowledge of large rotating equipment (gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps, and compressors), boilers/HRSGs, pressure equipment, piping systems, and thermodynamics are assets.
• Self-starter who can work independently, is coachable, and is motivated to learn and develop.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills who leads by example.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned work.
• Seeks feedback from other team members and clients to improve quality of deliverables; committed to building on existing and developing new expertise.
• Comfortable with field work including extended durations as required to support outages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and lead by example.
• Familiar with pressure industry standards (ASME, CSA, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software.
• Project management training and experience is an asset.
• Vibration analysis training and experience is an asset.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

OTHER DETAILS

• This position will require frequent travel to remote site locations for field work up to 30% of the time.
• This is a safety sensitive position which will require successful completion of pre-employment testing as a condition of employment

THE PERKS

• Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
• Company-matching pension plan
• Flexible health benefits for you and your family

At TransAlta, we're driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we're committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. 'Safety sensitive positions' will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.