Talen Energy

Engineering Supervisor

Colstrip, MT

Full-time

About This Job

Are you an experienced energy engineer passionate about safe, reliable, and efficient energy generation — and ready to take your career to the next level in leadership? The Engineering Supervisor position at the Colstrip Energy Plant offers an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the plant’s strategic initiatives and long-term operational success.

In this leadership role, you’ll manage a team of engineers and technicians while contributing to technical and business projects that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are driven to develop people, processes, and performance, we want to hear from you.

What will you own?

Team Leadership & Supervision:

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Coordinate and supervise daily activities of engineering staff and technicians.

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Provide formal supervision, coaching, mentoring, and safety leadership to assigned personnel.

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Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and high performance.

Technical & Project Oversight:

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Ensure technical quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of engineering deliverables.

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Adapt departmental plans to meet resource, operational, and project challenges.

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Manage and execute engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate, industry, and regulatory standards.

Operational Support & Process Improvement:

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Perform engineering work in operational, production, construction, and maintenance environments.

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Oversee the design, scaling, and optimization of manufacturing processes, instruments, and equipment.

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Plan, design, and manage construction and maintenance projects for plant systems, structures, and components.

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Lead problem-solving initiatives related to equipment and system performance, failures, and reliability.

Standards & Compliance:

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Develop and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

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Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations on engineering and operational issues.

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Participate in engineering effectiveness studies and initiatives focused on plant reliability and safety.

What you have:

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or a related discipline)

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Proven experience as an engineering expert in a power generation or industrial operations environment

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Strong leadership interest with a demonstrated focus on team development and performance improvement

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Experience managing complex technical projects through all project phases

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In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

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Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

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Advanced engineering degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Why Talen Energy?

Collaboration

We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Perks And Benefits

We offer a competitive package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life lock benefits, 401 (k), and paid vacation.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .