Job Description

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 100 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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering student to join our Projects & Construction team for 12 to 16 months. As the Engineering Intern, you are responsible for assisting professional engineers with the design of new power plants and renewable energy projects through development, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning. This role will require the application of basic engineering principles, and strong research skills and will focus on developing problem-solving skills. This role may be required to do research in the areas of technical solutions, regulatory compliance, construction, safety, and project economics.

This role is based at our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

New Project Development:

Support the development of capital and schedule which are accurate, achievable, and have appropriate justification and due diligence

Assist with the preparation of preliminary Design Basis Memorandum or Functional Specifications

Provide technical support to the Project Manager ensuring the original economic and equipment performance and flexibility is maintained through the detailed design work

Acquire current knowledge of technological, environmental, and social changes effecting power plants and renewable energy (wind, solar and energy storage), assisting the manager in the development and execution of innovative top tier growth projects where you will evaluate and recommend energy technology options; evaluate and review the current state of energy technologies; evaluate and review the material changes to the current fleet that can be enabled by new technologies; provide detailed cost estimates, and SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities & threats) analyses and supporting economic evaluations

Evaluate technical portions of proposals, execution plans, and funding applications.

Project Execution:

Cost: support project cost tracking and optimization

Quality: support equipment design, selection and quality assurance

Schedule: support project schedule development, optimization and progress tracking

Safety: support project specific safety and environment plan development, and the goal to zero incidents

Compliance: detailed review of designs ensuring they meet all code, regulatory and compliance requirements and summarizing the documentation of such (under P.Eng. supervision)

Operations: attend project sites during both construction and operation, as much as feasible amidst COVID-19

General:

Accountable to maintain internal, customer, partner and supplier relationships

Actively support all areas within TransAlta beyond the direct responsibilities with the Growth projects team as needed

Bring ideas and initiative, an open and willing learner who takes ownership and connects engineering with value generation

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Minimum two to three years of study toward an engineering degree in mechanical, chemical, or, electrical engineering

Exceptional analytical skills using spreadsheets, advanced database use, and technical software; skills in Primavera and/or MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, ideally with programming and system development experience

Demonstrated knowledge of coal and/or gas plant mechanical processes, renewable energy systems, and the impacts on plant performance

Knowledgeable in many technologies including, fossil fuel-based power generation plants and all types of renewables

Ability to improvise and deliver innovative solutions in the face of conflicting project requirements

Basic understanding of power marketing and the impact of plant operations on marketing efforts

Contract review and negotiation knowledge or experience

Major equipment performance testing knowledge or experience

Working knowledge of electrical system design (transmission, substation, collector systems, major electrical equipment, etc.) and protection/control/automation

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for presentations, report writing, and proposal writing. This includes the ability to express technical concepts to laypersons

Nice to Haves

Power generation operations experience preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of pre-employment testing might be required as a condition of employment

Our comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, incentive, and rewards programs form the foundation of TransAlta's excellent employment proposition.

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.

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, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.