{"id":3508949,"url":"https://alion.io/job/transalta-manager-growth-engineering","title":"Manager, Growth Engineering","company":{"id":1803033,"name":"TransAlta","domain":"transalta.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/transalta","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Product","role_family":"Product","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Calgary, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":95000,"max_usd":181000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":14},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T06:34:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T21:09:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Manager, Growth Engineering\nWHO WE ARE\nOur Power, Your Possibilities\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nWe’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.\nThis 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.\nYou’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.\nWorking 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.\nThis position is based out of our Downtown Calgary Head Office.\nA DAY IN THE LIFE\nEstablish and lead an integrated Growth Engineering function supporting the evaluation and development of new growth opportunities. \nLead and develop a team of engineering professionals supporting early-stage projects across multiple technologies and markets. \nPartner with Development to rapidly assess customer requirements, technical feasibility, project concepts, infrastructure needs, risks and key development assumptions. \nTranslate commercial opportunities into fit-for-purpose technical solutions and provide clear recommendations on technical options, constraints and trade-offs. \nLead 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. \nEstablish fit-for-purpose engineering, estimating and technical assurance processes that increase project definition and confidence as opportunities mature. \nWork 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. \nDirect external engineering consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, transmission providers and other technical partners, ensuring their work is aligned with project objectives. \nProvide technical leadership and recommendations to Development and senior stakeholders as opportunities progress from early-stage development toward detailed engineering and execution.\nABOUT YOU\nTo be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone who brings:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline\nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration, considered an asset\nAt 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\nPrevious experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering professionals and coordinating technical resources across multiple priorities\nStrong understanding of early-stage project development, including concept development, technical feasibility, scope definition, cost estimating and risk assessment\nExperience working across multiple energy technologies, such as thermal generation, renewables, energy storage or other emerging technologies, considered an asset\nCommercial mindset with the ability to connect engineering decisions to project economics, customer requirements and broader business objectives\nStrong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to bring together engineering, development, commercial, regulatory and other subject matter experts\nExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical considerations into clear recommendations for non-technical and senior audiences\nA practical, solutions-oriented mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced development environment where opportunities and priorities can evolve quickly\nTHE PERKS\nCompetitive salary \nAnnual and long-term incentives available for select roles \nCompany-matching pension plan\nFlexible health benefits for you and your family \nGenerous vacation and personal days \nLearning and development programs\nEmployee recognition and rewards\nAnnual wellness allowance\nExplore our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers.\nOUR CULTURE\nAt 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.\nReady 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. 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