Engineer, Electrical

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

Capital Power is currently seeking an individual to join our Engineering High Voltage and Electrical team.

As a High Voltage & Electrical Engineer, you will be part of group which is accountable for technical oversight on the acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of fleetwide electrical equipment. The High Voltage & Electrical group effectively serves as stewards of equipment to identify, track, and escalate issues as required to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of our assets.

Reporting to the Senior SME, HV&E, you will be responsible for the delivery of day-to-day engineering and technical support for the Fleet.

You will contribute to our team by

• Evaluating and assessing critical electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, breakers and determining the priority of repairs or mitigation methods.
• Developing power systems models and performing power system analysis (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, power flow) using simulation and modelling software.  
• Supporting the scope development and justification of sustaining capital and major projects.
• Responding to real-time issues on sites, to allow for safe and timely return to service of affected assets.
• Developing technical recommendations regarding the disposition of assets approaching the end of their design life.
• Supporting major maintenance and turnaround activities.
• Providing interpretation of codes, regulations, statutes and standards.
• Reviewing and developing internal operations, maintenance, and engineering guidelines, procedures and standards.
• Participating in the peer review process to ensure the responsible practice of engineering at Capital Power, in compliance with the Professional Practice Management Plan.
• Acting continually to improve technical and management skillset through formal and informal training opportunities.

What you will bring to the role  

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer, Professional Licensee, or Engineer-in-Training in Alberta.

Experience:

• 1-5 years of engineering experience in Power Generation or Heavy Industry.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communications skills (both written and spoken).
• High level of attention to detail
• Desire to learn on the job
• Working collaboratively and building strong relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop timely solutions.
• Understanding of electrical testing, inspection, and maintenance processes.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position.
• Periodic travel to generation facilities for shutdown and project support as required.
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays as Operational requirements dictate.

Additional Details

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test is required.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordability employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at  If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.