Industrial Controls System Engineer

Capital Power; Brampton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Retirement savings

Bonus incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Capital Power in Brampton, Canada is seeking an engineer to provide daily technical support for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT). You will troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and networks to ensure safe and efficient plant operations and collaborate across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

You will support DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, data historians, and related infrastructure, lead MOC activities, and contribute to system upgrades and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration in Ontario or eligibility.
• Experience in ICS/OT environments is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support for ICS/OT environments.
• Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and network issues to support safe plant operations.
• Support and optimize DCS, PLCs, SCADA, data historians, and related infrastructure.
• Lead and participate in MOC processes, engineering reviews, and technical assessments.
• Support sustaining capital projects, system upgrades, and firmware updates.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, vendors, and OEMs to resolve issues.
• Maintain and improve operational data systems, standards, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, cybersecurity, and performance.
• Develop skills through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Skills

Industrial control systems

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation & process control

Industrial networking

Operational data systems

Windows virtualization

Industrial cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related

Professional Engineer in Ontario or EIT eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

*To apply on this position please go to http://www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR807152.**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 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 fundamentalsDon'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 $131,000As 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.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 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 via our career page listed above.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.*To apply on this position please go to http://www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR807152.*