Engineering Student

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system. Were 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. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Temporary Full-Time Position Commencing May 2027.

Bring your Engineering studies to life at Capital Powers Goreway facility. As a Summer Student youll gain hands-on experience in power generation while working alongside the Plant Engineer subject matter experts and Operations & Maintenance professionals. Through a combination of office-based work and field exposure youll support daily engineering requirements troubleshooting equipment maintenance activities and technical change initiatives that contribute to safe and reliable plant operations.

What Youll Do:

Support daily engineering requirements and respond to operational and maintenance needs as they arise.

Work alongside engineering and Operations & Maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements.

Support Management of Change (MOC) activities including coordinating technical information and updating relevant engineering documentation.

Contribute to technical projects and day-to-day engineering activities that support safe and reliable plant operations.

Review and update engineering drawings procedures P&IDs equipment documentation and other technical materials.

Gain practical exposure to routine plant operations maintenance activities and planned outage work.

Organize analyze and present technical or operational information to support engineering activities and decision-making.

Collaborate with employees across the site while developing an understanding of how engineering operations and maintenance work together in a power generation facility.

What Youll Bring:

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Mech Chemical or Electrical Engineering program at an accredited Canadian university.

Technical Skills:

An ability to understand P&IDs is preferred.

Familiarity with AutoCAD Excel and BI reporting tools is considered an asset.

Professional Skills:

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Curious and eager to learn in a hands-on operating environment.

Strong problem-solving skills with an interest in mechanical equipment plant operations and continuous improvement.

Able to communicate effectively and build relationships with employees from different technical disciplines.

What Youll Gain:

Hands-on experience applying engineering concepts in a real-world power generation environment.

Exposure to mechanical equipment plant operations maintenance troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Opportunities to learn directly from experienced engineering operations maintenance and technical professionals.

Practical experience that will strengthen your technical analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

A broader understanding of the power generation industry and potential career paths within mechanical engineering.

Additional Details:

• The pay range for this role will be $26-$35 CAD
• This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
• 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.

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.