Engineer Industrial Controls

Electrical And Ics Asset Engineer

Capital Power is seeking a technically skilled and collaborative Electrical and ICS Asset Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Asset Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for delivering day-to-day engineering and technical support for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at our Midland facility. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations while contributing to long-term asset performance and project execution.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Providing technical support for electrical and ICS systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Managing and executing complex repair tasks and design changes related to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Supporting operations and maintenance teams with technical direction and mentoring to ensure robust engineering practices.
• Participating in the development and implementation of predictive tools and maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Reviewing and applying engineering codes, standards, and internal procedures; contributing to the development of internal standards.
• Evaluating the economic impact of technical solutions and recommending alternatives where appropriate.
• Supporting Management of Change (MoC) processes and participating in peer reviews to ensure engineering compliance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering insights into operational and strategic planning.
• Providing input into recruitment, development plans, and performance assessments for junior engineers and engineering students.
• Demonstrating a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and contributing to the development of related procedures.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering status required (if in Canada).

Experience:

• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (experience equivalencies may be considered).
• Exposure to industrial environments, preferably in power generation or similar sectors.

Technical skills:

• Understanding of electrical system design, maintenance, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and controls engineering, including PLCs, DCS, and analytical instruments.
• Familiarity with civil/structural engineering principles and maintenance processes in industrial settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working conditions:

• Combination of office and field work, with location determined by assigned asset.
• Travel may be required to support other facilities or project needs.

Additional details:

• 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.
• 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, 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 www.capitalpower.com/careers. 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 careers@capitalpower.com.