Electrical Engineering Summer Student — Power Systems

Capital Power; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Power in Edmonton is seeking an Engineering Summer Student for the High Voltage and Electrical (HV&E) team to gain hands-on experience across our North American fleet.

You will assist in evaluating equipment, develop power system models, and build dashboards while learning from professional engineers. This temporary full-time role starts May 2027 and offers exposure to reliability, safety, and project work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, protection and control, or high-voltage equipment is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with power system analysis software, programming, or data visualization tools is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and assessing critical electrical equipment and determine repair priorities.
• Manage and update Transformer Oil Analysis (TOA) results and review test results.
• Maintain and update the fleet generator TIL database.
• Develop power system models and perform power system studies (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, power flow).
• Develop and enhance PI screens and dashboards for real-time and historical data.
• Support development of engineering standards, technical guidelines, and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to support fleet reliability and performance improvements.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Programming

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Power system analysis software

PI software

Job description

Capital Power in Edmonton is seeking an Engineering Summer Student for the High Voltage and Electrical (HV&E) team to gain hands-on experience across our North American fleet.

You will assist in evaluating equipment, develop power system models, and build dashboards while learning from professional engineers. This temporary full-time role starts May 2027 and offers exposure to reliability, safety, and project work in a collaborative environment.