ABOUT THE ROLE
TransAlta is seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate to Senior Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team. This position provides technical expertise to support the safe and efficient operation of TransAlta's generating stations. Responsibilities include technical research, evaluation of equipment options, cost estimating, troubleshooting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As projects progress through their lifecycle, duties will include developing technical specifications, reviewing and evaluating bid proposals, performing design reviews, and providing technical oversight to ensure quality and reliability.
This is a full-time, safety sensitive position based out of Kingston, Ontario with frequent travel to remote site locations for field work up to 30% of the time.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Undertake assigned electrical, High voltage, medium voltage, electrical protection and coordination, compliance and occasionally instrumentation, and controls engineering or multi-discipline projects for the generating fleet.
- Supervise and perform engineering and project management work as requested across the business.
- Provide technical leadership for engineering activities, including timely investigation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment issues and delivering sound recommendations.
- Research and analyze technical solutions and equipment options in terms of cost and performance for engineering projects.
- Interpret and apply industry standards and TransAlta best practices to ensure code compliance while balancing cost, quality, and reliability objectives.
- Support major maintenance activities such as turnarounds and unplanned outages, including development of work scopes and inspection plans.
- Lead project development activities including technology assessment, conceptual design, bid evaluation, and contract reviews.
- Assess, recruit, and manage consultants, contractors, and suppliers to meet project resource requirements.
- Promote and reinforce TransAlta's Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and procedures.
- Provide support to other business areas as required.
ABOUT YOU
- Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized institution; registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or another provincial association, with inter-provincial mobility.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in thermal/gas-fired power generation or a comparable industry (additional experience considered an asset).
- Hands-on experience with Switchgear/MCCs, motors, generators, transformers, power system analysis, protection and coordination. Turbine control systems, DCS, PLCs, fire alarm systems, and SCADA a plus.
- Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software
- Project management experience is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Comfortable with field work and extended durations during outages.
TransAlta Corporation
110 Twelfth Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.transalta.com
