Engineering Interns (16 months)

About TransCanada Turbines

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and four field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.

TCT is a private company, wholly owned by TC Energy. This is a mature and sophisticated business held to a gold standard on compliance. A key competitive differentiator is that we provide best-in-class service through a caring culture and dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. We work with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet their needs.

Position Summary

The Component Repair Engineering Intern is responsible to work with the Component Repair Engineers to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of all repairs, overhaul, and testing processes associated with Siemens Energy Avon, RB211, and the General Electric LM6000, LM2500 industrial gas turbine engine variants.

The role has wide reach of responsibilities and is an opportunity to gain practical Engineering experience, utilizing a broad range of engineering principles to assist with development of new repair capabilities and optimization of existing repair and overhaul processes.

This position will allow the incumbent to acquire significant technical knowledge relating to maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Aeroderivative Gas Turbine machinery from both a theoretical and practical perspective.

A strong focus on quality and safety is essential, with a requirement to positively embrace continual improvement via the application & development of TCT’s Management Systems.

Duties

The duties include but will not be limited to the following:

- Participate in the provision of comprehensive Engineering support for TCT’s Component Repair department, including its respective cells of the machine shop, weld shop, thermal spray cell, paint shop, and bench cell.

- Support the repair development process and production workload by providing engineering support to both the Component Repair Engineering team and Repair Technicians.

- Ensure company technical and quality standards are applied throughout the business in order to develop a best in class product/service.

- Support development and sourcing of custom tooling and fixtures as required by the business, including the use of CAD software (SolidWorks) for 3D modelling and drawing creation.

- Participate in the development of repair Route Cards, Data Cards, and overhaul processes for the General Electric LM6000 and LM2500, and Siemens Energy RB211 and Avon product lines.

- Lead Engineering Intern project review meetings providing opportunities to present project status updates to team members and area leaders.

- Participate in TCT’s Non-Conformance Reporting System including supporting investigations using 5-Why or similar root cause methodology and identifying suitable preventative measures.

- Participate in TCT’s Quality Improvement System including supporting engineering review of improvement solutions and carrying out tasks to implement solutions as required by the business.

- Increase knowledge of TCT’s QHSE Management System policies/procedures and maintain a positive attitude towards the health and safety of myself and my coworkers.

- Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for the HSE Management System.

- Other duties as assigned by the Repair Development Program Manager.

Employee/team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the gas turbine repair and overhaul business.

What you bring

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited University working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Materials preferred).

Company Requirements:

- Successful completion of a criminal background check

- Driver’s abstract

What We Offer

- Four (4) Weeks’ Paid Vacation (Prorated in first year)

- Paid Christmas break

- Free parking

- Company Social Committee and events

- Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability

- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a locally operated business with a global reach

- Enthusiastic team of professionals with a focus on continuous learning, recognition, and a shared customer-centric mindset; and we like to have a few laughs along the way

- Flexibility to work from home occasionally; reviewed annually

- Emphasis on staff training and professional development

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. Deadline for applications is October 31st, 2025.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as TransCanada Turbines is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.