Field Engineer​/Coordinator

At Trans Alta
, 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.

Trans Alta 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 position based 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&’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…