Capital Power Corporation

Industrial Controls System Engineer

Capital Power Corporation$120K — $131K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.
  • 2-4 years of engineering experience.
  • Experience in power generation is an asset but not required.
  • Interest or background in industrial control systems and automation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical support for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT).
  • Troubleshoot control systems and network issues for safe plant operations.
  • Optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, and SCADA systems.
  • Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes and engineering reviews.
  • Support sustaining capital projects and system upgrades.
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Enhance reliability and operational performance through proactive initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible and affordable employee benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan with performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training programs.
  • Paid time off and support for career development.
  • $1000 Referral Reward for employee referrals.
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full-Time Position.

Capital Power is currently recruiting for someone who is motivated, curious, and eager to build expertise in industrial control systems, automation, and operational technology. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of ownership, enjoys solving technical challenges, and works effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. They are collaborative, proactive, and committed to supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while continuously developing their technical and professional capabilities.

You will contribute to our team by:

  • Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
  • Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, communications, and network issues to support safe and reliable plant operations.
  • Support and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA systems, data historians, and associated infrastructure.
  • Lead and participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes, engineering reviews, and technical assessments.
  • Support sustaining capital projects, operational improvement initiatives, system upgrades, lifecycle replacements, firmware updates, and configuration changes.
  • Partner closely with operations, maintenance teams, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to resolve technical issues and execute projects.
  • Maintain and improve operational data systems, engineering standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and overall operational performance.
  • Support industrial cybersecurity activities, including patch management, monitoring, backup, and recovery processes.
  • Take ownership of assigned work and continuously develop technical and professional capabilities through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

What you will bring to the role:  

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.
  • Other educational backgrounds considered based on experience.

Experience:

  • 2-4 years of Engineering experience
  • Experience in power generation is considered an asset but is not required.

Technical Skills:

We're interested in candidates who have experience, coursework, or a strong interest in several of the following areas:

  • Industrial control and automation systems
  • DCS, PLC, and SCADA technologies
  • Instrumentation and process control
  • Industrial communications and networking
  • Operational data systems and historians
  • Windows-based environments and virtualization
  • Industrial cybersecurity fundamentals

Don't check every box? That's okay. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation, a desire to learn, and the drive to grow. We'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to develop your skills and advance your career.

Working Conditions:

  • Periodic travel (10-20%) to Ontario based facilities will be required.
  • Limited travel throughout North America may be required.

Additional Details:

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

The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $131,000

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

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.               

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, performance-based bonus incentives 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.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

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.

About Capital Power Corporation

Capital Power is an independent power generation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Capital Power develops, acquires, owns and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources. Capital Power owns approximately 6,600 megawatts of power generation capacity at 27 facilities across North America.
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