Data Centre Solutions Summer Student

Capital Power; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Summer Student for the Data Centre Solutions team to support commercialization of power solutions for data centers across North America. You will assist in identifying and advancing origination opportunities, analyzing market data, and preparing proposals under supervision.

Reporting to analysts, you will collaborate with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, and Investor Relations teams, gaining exposure to market analysis, financial modeling, and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, political science, policy & government relations, engineering, or related field.
• Education or work experience equivalency may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and refine customer-facing materials, including proposals, presentations, and contracts.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, Government Relations, Engineering, Investor Relations to answer inquiries and provide insights on data center development.
• Analyze market data to generate insights for business development.
• Research trends in U.S. and Canadian energy and data center markets.
• Maintain databases of customer information, market trends, and deal opportunities.
• Assist with meeting preparation, follow-ups, and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Independent work

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Energy sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/engineering

Equivalency considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A little about Capital Power

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

Your Opportunity

One Temporary Full-Time Position Commencing May 2027

Capital Power isseekingan innovative, results-oriented student to join the Data Centre Solutions team, which is responsible for data center power marketing and origination efforts across our diversified natural gas generation fleet. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a strong interest in energy and data centers.

As theSummer Student, Data Centre Solutions, you will support efforts to commercialize power solutions for data centers. Reporting to theAnalysts on the team, you will contribute to identifying, analyzing, and advancing origination opportunities while providing insights and technical expertise to inform strategic decisions.

What You’ll Do:

MarketResearch & Customer Engagement:

• Draft and refine customer-facing materials, including proposals, presentations, and contracts.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, Government Relations, Engineering, Investor Relations) to address customer, institutional investor, and internal inquiries and provide accurate insights related to data center development.

• Analyze customer and market data to generate actionable insights or reports for business development.

• Conduct market research on trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in U.S. and Canadian energy and data center business sectors.

• Maintain and update databases of customer information, market trends, and deal opportunities.

• Participate in customer calls and assist with meeting preparation, follow-up, and documentation.

Site Assessment:

• Evaluate feasibility of existing assets and land parcels for co-located data centers, considering Transmission and Distribution (T&D) availability, water access, natural gas, and fiber connectivity

BusinessCase andInternalAlignment:

• Review and analyze financial, contract pricing, utility tariff, and tax models used for power contract base case development.

• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and business cases for potential deals, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and leadership.

What You’ll Bring:

Education

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, political science, policy & government relations, engineering, or related field.

• Education or work experience equivalency may be considered.

Experience

• Familiarity and a desire to work with energy markets, power generation technologies, and sustainability trends is an asset

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Experience with financial modeling, data analysis, or research in the energy sector is an asset.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to the rapidly evolving data center and energy industries, including emerging opportunities driven by AI and digital infrastructure growth.
• Hands-on experience supporting commercial development, customer engagement, and strategic decision-making.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts across Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Investor Relations teams.
• Practical experience in market analysis, financial modeling, business case development, and infrastructure assessment.
• Development of professional skills including stakeholder management, business communication, and problem solving within a leading North American power producer.

Additional Details:

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 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.