Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydro

Who We Are

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

About The Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydro supports Operations and Capital Projects Teams with specialist advice for maintenance and new component design. They own Technical Standards and participate in risk evaluation, quality assurance, condition assessment, technical planning, and project development. This position will also oversee internal documents and external consultant work, mentor technical staff, and facilitate team development with the Engineering Coordinator. They may also support fleet-wide engineering processes. The role involves working with Hydro Plant mechanical components like turbines, generators, governors, penstocks, pressure vessels, water control gates, hoists, and supporting equipment.

This full-time, salaried position offers a hybrid work schedule and has the flexibility to be based out of our Ghost Plant in Canmore, Alberta; Seebe Plant in the Bow Valley region of Alberta; or Brazeau Plant in Drayton Valley, Alberta.

What You Will Do

What We Need From You

Other Requirements

What We Offer

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Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance

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