Electrical Asset 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. 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.

The Electrical Asset Engineer provides day-to-day engineering and technical support for assigned generating assets. This role is responsible for ensuring electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant, while supporting plant operations through troubleshooting, design improvements, and continuous optimization initiatives.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Providing electrical engineering support to plant operations and maintenance teams
• Designing and managing execution of electrical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical equipment and system issues
• Interpreting and applying electrical codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Supporting predictive and preventative maintenance programs to improve asset reliability
• Analyzing equipment performance and recommending design or process improvements
• Participating in and leading small to moderately complex engineering projects
• Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors to ensure successful execution of work
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to Engineers-in-Training (EITs) or junior engineers
• Supporting Management of Change processes and engineering governance requirements
• Promoting and maintaining a strong Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) culture

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is considered an asset
• Education equivalency may be considered

Experience:

• 0-2 years of related engineering experience
• Experience in industrial or power generation environments is considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical systems, design, maintenance, and applicable codes and standards
• Understanding of reliability and maintenance practices
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Working Conditions:
• Combination of office and field-based work
• Work is primarily performed at a generating facility
• Occasional travel may be required

Additional Details:

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior relevant experience.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus. In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 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 $500 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 If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

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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.