About the role#
This is a temporary full-time engineering student position for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site at the Goreway facility in Brampton, Ontario. You will gain hands-on experience in power generation by working alongside plant engineers, subject matter experts, and operations teams. This role involves a mix of office-based tasks and field work to support safe and reliable plant operations.
What you'll do#
- Support daily engineering requirements and respond to operational and maintenance needs.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues alongside engineering and maintenance teams.
- Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements.
- Coordinate technical information and update documentation for Management of Change activities.
- Review and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, procedures, and other technical materials.
- Participate in routine plant operations, maintenance activities, and planned outage work.
- Analyze and present technical information to support engineering decision-making.
- Collaborate with site employees to learn how engineering, operations, and maintenance integrate in a power generation facility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program at an accredited Canadian university.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in mechanical equipment and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills to build relationships across technical disciplines.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a hands-on operating environment.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and BI reporting tools is an asset.
- Ability to understand P&IDs is preferred.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This role is paid.
- Requirements: The successful candidate must complete education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check.
About Capital Power
Capital Power is a power producer based in Edmonton, Alberta. Founded in 2009, the company operates 32 facilities across North America. It manages approximately 12 GW of power generation and battery energy storage. The organization employs 938 people.
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