Lead Thermal Power Development Engineer

Capital Power; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Referral reward program

Job summary

Capital Power seeks a Senior Development Engineer, Thermal Generation to lead the technical development of large-scale thermal projects from concept selection through final investment decision. You will collaborate with strategy, development, operations, estimating, procurement, legal, and external engineering teams to advance projects from concept through execution.

You will oversee FEED-stage engineering for gas-fired generation, evaluate new generation technologies, and manage procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy Systems, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation required.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for thermal generation development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and investment priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical leadership for thermal generation development opportunities.
• Develop project layouts, technical documentation, and scopes of work to support project execution and investment decisions.
• Manage internal resources and external consultants to deliver engineering solutions aligned with project objectives, schedules, budgets, and company standards.
• Lead technical procurement activities, including RFP development, equipment evaluations, and equipment selection recommendations to optimize project performance, reliability, and capital costs.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, permitting, business case development, and project execution planning.
• Lead technical due diligence, acquisition evaluations, and risk assessments to support investment decisions.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, operations, and commercial teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring alignment across key stakeholders and workstreams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while promoting effective governance, accountability, and project delivery.
• Provide technical recommendations and innovative engineering solutions that improve project economics and support Capital Power's growth strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy Systems, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

PE designation

Job description

Capital Power seeks a Senior Development Engineer, Thermal Generation to lead the technical development of large-scale thermal projects from concept selection through final investment decision. You will collaborate with strategy, development, operations, estimating, procurement, legal, and external engineering teams to advance projects from concept through execution.

You will oversee FEED-stage engineering for gas-fired generation, evaluate new generation technologies, and manage procurement