ICS Engineering Co-op

Capital Power; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American energy company is looking for a Co-op student to join their team in Alberta. This role offers experience in industrial automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics, with responsibilities including maintaining AVEVA PI systems and troubleshooting data flows. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an Engineering program, has strong analytical and communication skills, and is eager to learn. This is a hybrid position with some flexibility in work location. Apply now to power your career!

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year in a post-secondary Engineering degree program and still enrolled.
• Analytical skills to identify potential problems related to position responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with others to resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in AVEVA central PI historian maintenance for reliability efforts.
• Support troubleshooting of data flow issues between control systems.
• Provide assistance in monitoring control systems across the fleet.
• Help apply system hardening practices to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Support implementation of security configurations and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Planning and time management

Communication skills

Education

Completion of at least one year in a post-secondary Engineering degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python, VBA)

Experience with AVEVA PI system

Control system architecture fundamentals

Basic knowledge of system hardening practices

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 to power a lower‑carbon future. 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.

January 2026 – August 2026

Join Capital Power as a Co‑op student and gain hands‑on experience in industrial automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics. You’ll help maintain and optimize AVEVA PI historian systems, troubleshoot control system data flows, and apply security best practices to keep our operations reliable and secure.

If you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn cutting‑edge technologies, this role is your opportunity to make an impact!

You will contribute to our team by:

• Assist in AVEVA central PI historian maintenance including tag creation, modification, data source integration, and generating trend analyses to support reliability and optimization efforts.
• Support troubleshooting of data flow issues between control systems and PI historian.
• Provide day‑to‑day assistance in monitoring and maintaining control systems across the fleet.
• Help apply system hardening practices to industrial control systems to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Support implementation of security configurations, patch management, and compliance with NERC/ISO CIP standards.
• Maintain accurate records, electrical and control system drawings based on engineering changes and project requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports and technical documentation for internal and external engineering users.
• Take initiative to learn new tools and technologies related to industrial automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Completion of at least one year in a post‑secondary Engineering degree program and still enrolled in the program.

Experience:

• Analytical skills to identify potential problems related to position responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with others to resolve issues as part of a team.
• Planning and time management capabilities, along with independent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting.
• Basic scripting or programming knowledge (PowerShell, Python, VBA) for automation tasks.
• Understanding of data flow for engineering historian systems; Experience with time series historian (e.g. AVEVA PI system) is an asset.
• Fundamentals of control system architecture, networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN), and OT protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3).
• Basic knowledge of system hardening practices (firewall configuration, antivirus, patch management).
• Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures for critical OT servers.
• Exposure to Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, user permissions).

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position.

Additional Details:

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.