About the role#
As an Engineering Summer Student in the High Voltage and Electrical team, you will join a group responsible for the technical oversight of electrical assets across our fleet. You will report to the Senior SME and support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of our generation facilities. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027 based in Edmonton.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate and assess critical electrical equipment, such as generators, transformers, and breakers, while helping to determine repair priorities.
- Manage and update Transformer Oil Analysis results and support the review of test recommendations.
- Maintain the fleet generator Technical Information Letter database.
- Develop power system models and perform studies, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, and power flow analysis.
- Build and enhance PI screens and dashboards to monitor operational data.
- Review and support the development of engineering standards, maintenance practices, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on fleet-wide reliability initiatives.
- Assist with technical investigations, root cause analyses, and various engineering projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, protection and control, or high-voltage equipment is an asset.
- Familiarity with power system analysis software, programming, or data visualization tools is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The process includes an 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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