Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

WHO WE ARE

Do you want to be part of Canada’s exciting energy transition through the development of energy storage, renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with strong business acumen and a customer service approach, we are looking for you to join our team and share our vision, commitment, and values. ATCO EnPower represents a diverse collection of assets strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers.

ATCO EnPower holds a competitive position in the Alberta Industrial Heartland with hydrocarbon salt cavern storage and industrial water solutions. In addition, ATCO EnPower owns and operates strategic energy assets such as natural gas storage, wind and solar power generation, hydro‑power generation, and northern energy solutions. This diversity uniquely positions ATCO to execute on its core vision of ‘Delivering Inspired Energy Solutions for a Better World’ and will position ATCO as a leader in this generational energy transformation.

Reporting to the Manager, Major Projects, the Senior Project Engineer will focus on supporting development through execution of power generation (gas, wind, solar, battery) projects in Alberta and extending into North America, with strong focus on the execution of the project design and construction. The Project Engineer will also drive continuous improvement through collaboration with other departments and management. Other responsibilities include project compliance and regulatory processes and requirements, project management support during development, review of engineering drawings, studies, and specifications, and project site visits.

This role will interact with internal and external parties at all levels, and is expected to consistently apply exceptional interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills. Having a customer service approach and setting priorities and allocating necessary resources on a day‑to‑day and long‑term basis are essential functions to satisfying the primary requirements of this position. Travel to field locations will be required.

• Work with internal and external customers, OEMs and consultants to identify potential solutions (power, steam, battery storage, etc.) and help complete early feasibility and concept selection studies, including technology, configuration, capacity, efficiency and emissions assessment, electrical/gas interconnections, capex and schedule, regulatory and risk screening, all as required to assist commercial teams in the optimization of project economics and the development of the business case.
• Manage and coordinate OEMs and contractors to ensure aligned deliverables.
• Propose mitigation strategies to overcome challenges in project development.
• Complete early‑stage technical design.
• Support development team with early‑stage estimates, schedules and project management.
• Coordinate between project team, operations and development to ensure alignment of project goals.

• Overall support of the execution of design and construction phases of power generation projects.
• Complete reviews of designs, specifications, construction plans, and commissioning documentation.
• Support project managers with technical tasks, scheduling reviews, consultant and contractor work reviews.
• Assist in any planning, estimating, and scheduling of related project deliverables as required.
• Manage appropriate technical scope of work and complete such scope using internal company resources and supervising external consultants.
• Provide recommendations for equipment selection, new concepts, and techniques to improve performance, cost reductions, project design features, and compliance to changes in code or regulations and provide conceptual design and cost information as well as performance for each configuration.
• Consult with internal teams and external parties, including engineering and construction consultants.
• Coordinate with development and operations teams to ensure compliance obligations are met through all stages of the project.