Development Engineer

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.   

Are you an ambitious Engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career? Look no further!  Capital Power Corporation is seeking an innovative and results-oriented Development Engineer to join our team.

Our Development Engineer role presents an outstanding chance to craft the future of energy. As a key team member, you will lead essential technical and engineering tasks, completing our projects with excellence. You will collaborate with internal experts and external consultants to deliver initial engineering solutions and offer crucial technical perspectives that propel our ambitious projects forward.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Leading the technical and engineering work for Capital Power’s development projects, including greenfield and brownfield renewable and flex-generation initiatives.
• Supporting the Commercial department for upgrading and optimizing existing facilities.
• Supporting the Strategy department for evaluating technical feasibility of new technology.
• Coordinating with internal SMEs and external consulting resources to ensure preliminary engineering deliverables meet business needs and company standards.
• Managing and finalizing project layouts and documentation for prioritization.
• Developing and coordinating the technical scope of work, applying internal resources or leading external consultants.
• Supporting the preparation of RFP documents; including evaluation, negotiation and contracting for procurement of project specific major equipment and balance of plant contractors.
• Recommending equipment selection and new concepts to improve performance and optimize costs.
• Assisting in planning, estimating and scheduling of project deliverables.
• Facilitating the creation of conceptual project layouts and support RFP responses.
• Providing technical inputs to other departments to facilitate project approval, permitting, business case development, construction, and / or operations.
• Supporting the Business Development and Commercial departments for due diligence on potential acquisition of in progress projects or existing operational assets.
• Supporting the development of Project Execution and Procurement plans.
• Directing multi-discipline teams to complete technical inputs.
• Fostering relationships with customers, contractors, and third parties.
• Providing recommendations to the Director, Development Engineering, ensuring alignment with Capital Power’s strategy and maintaining effective relationships with key partners.
• Collaborating with the estimating and operations groups to develop capital estimates, risk assessments, and compliance reviews for development projects and acquisitions.
• Ensure cross-functional accountability and authority practices are strictly followed to achieve efficient deliverables.

What you will bring to the role:  

Education:

• Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona (or another state).
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation industry - Thermal, Renewables, or Energy Storage.
• Project Management or Project Coordination experience considered an asset.
• Experience with acquisitions and development projects
• Familiar with technical best practices, environmental permitting, laws and regulations pertaining to power plant operations and construction.
• Contract evaluation and negotiation of major equipment procurement

Technical Skills:

• Previously involved in major projects dealing with front end engineering, permitting, detailed design, construction and/or acquisition of operating and greenfield developments.
• Strong understanding of project economic drivers.
• Good understanding of costs involved in the operation and construction of power generation facilities.
• Knowledge of software applications for power plant performance layout and modeling.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.​​

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.​ 

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

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

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

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 affordable 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 www.capitalpower.com/careers. 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 
careers@capitalpower.com.

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.