Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer WHO WE ARE Our Power, Your Possibilities At TransAlta , 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 - we’ll provide the platform . ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting new opportunity for a  Senior/Project Engineer at TransAlta. In this position you will play a critical role in the delivery of TransAlta's Centralia Coal to Gas (CTG) project, one of our key strategic growth initiatives. Working closely with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering and procurement contractors, and help drive project execution from FEED through detailed design to commissioning and start-up. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with field or discipline engineering experience who is ready to move into a Project Engineer role, or for an experienced Project Engineer seeking their next challenge. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale capital project, working alongside multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, regulators and operations stakeholders from project development through to commissioning and start-up. The position is based in Calgary , with travel to the U.S. project site and supplier facilities required throughout all project phases. A DAY IN THE LIFE Support the execution of a major capital project by overseeing engineering, procurement and supplier activities from design through construction and commissioning. Act as a key liaison between contractors, suppliers, project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, quality and project objectives. Participate in design reviews, technical studies, constructability assessments, HAZOPs, HAZIDs and other project development activities to ensure safe and reliable project outcomes. Monitor contractor and supplier performance, identify risks, resolve technical issues and remove barriers that could impact project delivery. Provide input into project schedules, cost estimates, change management activities and stage-gate deliverables. Support construction, commissioning and start-up activities by coordinating technical responses, troubleshooting issues and facilitating equipment handover to operations. Drive effective interface management across engineering disciplines, supplier packages, construction teams and operational stakeholders. Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all project activities are executed with a Safety…