Senior Project Engineer

TransAlta Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

Company-matching pension

Flexible health benefits

Job summary

TransAlta invites applications for a Senior/Project Engineer to drive the CTG project in Calgary. You will lead engineering teams, manage procurement, and oversee contractors from FEED through commissioning, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost and safety objectives.

You will collaborate with Project and Engineering Managers, coordinate with suppliers and operations, and travel to U.S. project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and P.Eng. designation in Alberta.
• 8-12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience in large capital projects.
• Experience representing an owner's team on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project execution, engineering management, and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, procurement and supplier activities from design through construction and commissioning.
• Act as liaison between contractors, suppliers, project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure scope, schedule and quality alignment.
• Participate in design reviews, studies, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable project outcomes.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify risks, resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
• Contribute to project schedules, cost estimates, change management and stage-gate deliverables.
• Coordinate technical responses and equipment handover during construction and start-up.
• Drive interface management across disciplines and stakeholders, upholding safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.Eng. designation in Alberta

Job description

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Date: Aug 14, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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 - we’ll provide the platform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior/Project Engineer at TransAlta. In this position you will play a critical role in the delivery of TransAlta's Centralia Coal to Gas (CTG) project, one of our key strategic growth initiatives. Working closely with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering and procurement contractors, and help drive project execution from FEED through detailed design to commissioning and start-up.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with field or discipline engineering experience who is ready to move into a Project Engineer role, or for an experienced Project Engineer seeking their next challenge. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale capital project, working alongside multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, regulators and operations stakeholders from project development through to commissioning and start-up.

The position is based in Calgary, with travel to the U.S. project site and supplier facilities required throughout all project phases.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Support the execution of a major capital project by overseeing engineering, procurement and supplier activities from design through construction and commissioning.
• Act as a key liaison between contractors, suppliers, project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, quality and project objectives.
• Participate in design reviews, technical studies, constructability assessments, HAZOPs, HAZIDs and other project development activities to ensure safe and reliable project outcomes.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, identify risks, resolve technical issues and remove barriers that could impact project delivery.
• Provide input into project schedules, cost estimates, change management activities and stage-gate deliverables.
• Support construction, commissioning and start-up activities by coordinating technical responses, troubleshooting issues and facilitating equipment handover to operations.
• Drive effective interface management across engineering disciplines, supplier packages, construction teams and operational stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all project activities are executed with a Safety First mindset and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta.
• 8-12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including significant involvement in large capital projects within power generation, oil & gas, energy or petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in field or discipline engineering position with a desire to step into a Project Engineer role
• Demonstrated experience representing an owner's team on large, complex projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project execution, engineering management, contractor oversight, procurement and construction support activities.
• Proven ability to manage technical scope, evaluate change requests, resolve complex issues and support successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements within Alberta and Canada; U.S. project experience is considered an asset.
• A collaborative leader who embraces accountability, sound engineering judgement and a One Team approach to achieving project success.

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.