Posted 9 days ago
Manager, Growth Engineering
@ TransAlta
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
TransAlta is hiring a Manager, Growth Engineering on a full-time basis in its downtown Calgary head office, reporting to the Director, Development. The role leads an integrated engineering function that evaluates early-stage energy projects across generation, storage and transmission, covering conceptual design, cost estimates and technical assurance. The posting requires at least 10 years of progressive power or industrial engineering experience and prior people leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead an integrated Growth Engineering function for new energy projects
- Lead and develop a team of engineering professionals
- Develop conceptual designs, scopes, specifications and Class 4/5 cost estimates
- Direct external consultants, EPC contractors and OEMs
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- At least 10 years of progressive power or industrial engineering experience
- Experience leading and mentoring engineers
- P.Eng. designation or eligibility considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Background checks | criminal record, credit |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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TransAlta
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Full company description
TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving energy systems. We take a practical, responsible approach to meeting today’s energy needs while building for what comes next.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- TransAlta Place, 1100 1 St SE, Suite 1400, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1B1, CA
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- 1741 River Road, Box 3040, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 8H1, CA
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- Other recorded names
- TransAlta
- Specialties
- Renewable energy
- Power generation
- Solar
- Wind
- Natural gas
- Hydro
- Battery storage
- Coal
- Data centres
- Electricity
- Utilities
- Energy transition
- and Clean energy
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TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Specialties | Renewable energyPower generationSolarWindNatural gasHydroBattery storageCoalData centresElectricity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Manager, Growth Engineering
WHO WE ARE
Our Power, Your Possibilities
At TransAlta, we don’t justgenerate 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’re looking for a Manager, Growth Engineering to join our Growth team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Director, Development, you will establish and lead an integrated Growth Engineering function responsible for providing the technical foundation for the evaluation and development of new energy projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of engineering, development and commercial strategy. You’ll lead a team of engineering professionals and translate customer requirements and commercial opportunities into technically sound, executable project concepts across power generation, energy storage, transmission and other energy infrastructure.
You’ll bring greater structure, consistency and speed to early-stage technical evaluation by applying fit-for-purpose engineering appropriate to the maturity of each opportunity. You’ll provide the technical insight needed to make informed project development and investment decisions.
Working closely with Development and teams across the business, you’ll help shape project opportunities from the front end and ensure engineering, constructability, operability and execution considerations are embedded early in the development process.
This position is based out of our Downtown Calgary Head Office.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Establish and lead an integrated Growth Engineering function supporting the evaluation and development of new growth opportunities.
- Lead and develop a team of engineering professionals supporting early-stage projects across multiple technologies and markets.
- Partner with Development to rapidly assess customer requirements, technical feasibility, project concepts, infrastructure needs, risks and key development assumptions.
- Translate commercial opportunities into fit-for-purpose technical solutions and provide clear recommendations on technical options, constraints and trade-offs.
- Lead conceptual design, scope development, technical specifications, basis-of-design assumptions, development schedules and Class 4/5 cost estimates to support project evaluation and investment decisions.
- Establish fit-for-purpose engineering, estimating and technical assurance processes that increase project definition and confidence as opportunities mature.
- Work across Development, Operations and internal subject matter experts to identify site and infrastructure constraints and ensure constructability, operability, maintainability and execution considerations are incorporated early.
- Direct external engineering consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, transmission providers and other technical partners, ensuring their work is aligned with project objectives.
- Provide technical leadership and recommendations to Development and senior stakeholders as opportunities progress from early-stage development toward detailed engineering and execution.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone who brings:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration, considered an asset
- At least 10 years of progressive engineering experience within power generation, energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects, including meaningful experience in project development, front-end engineering or conceptual design
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering professionals and coordinating technical resources across multiple priorities
- Strong understanding of early-stage project development, including concept development, technical feasibility, scope definition, cost estimating and risk assessment
- Experience working across multiple energy technologies, such as thermal generation, renewables, energy storage or other emerging technologies, considered an asset
- Commercial mindset with the ability to connect engineering decisions to project economics, customer requirements and broader business objectives
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to bring together engineering, development, commercial, regulatory and other subject matter experts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical considerations into clear recommendations for non-technical and senior audiences
- A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced development environment where opportunities and priorities can evolve quickly
THE PERKS
- Competitive salary
- Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
- Company-matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
Explore our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers.
OUR CULTURE
At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.
Ready to Power Up With Us? Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre-employment testing.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.
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