Senior Development Engineer, Thermal Generation

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to manage technical aspects of thermal power projects. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this hybrid role requires 10+ years of experience in the power generation industry, focusing on project management and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and knowledge of engineering best practices as well as environmental permitting regulations. This position includes competitive salary and benefits, ensuring a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the thermal power generation industry.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Familiarity with thermal power project types and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and engineering work for thermal development projects.
• Support technical feasibility evaluations for new technologies.
• Manage project documentation and layouts.

Skills

Leadership in technical engineering

Project management

Technical feasibility evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Power plant performance modeling tools

Job description

Company Overview

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering change through lower‑carbon, reliable, and affordable power solutions across North America.

Position Summary

Senior Development Engineer (Full Time, Permanent) – responsible for leading the technical and engineering aspects of thermal power development projects from concept through final investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and engineering work for US‑based thermal development projects.
• Support the Strategy department in evaluating the technical feasibility of new technology.
• Coordinate with internal SMEs and external consultants to ensure engineering deliverables meet business needs and company standards.
• Manage and finalize project layouts and documentation for prioritization.
• Develop and coordinate the technical scope of work, applying internal resources or leading and managing external consultants.
• Support the preparation of technical RFP documents, including technical evaluation of project‑specific engineering and equipment specifications.
• Recommend equipment selection and new concepts to improve performance and optimize costs.
• Assist in planning, estimating, and scheduling project deliverables.
• Facilitate the creation of conceptual project layouts.
• Provide technical inputs to other departments to facilitate project approval, permitting, business case development, construction, and operations.
• Support due diligence on potential acquisition of projects in progress.
• Support the development of project execution and procurement plans.
• Direct multi‑disciplinary teams to complete technical inputs.
• Foster relationships with customers, contractors, and third parties.
• Provide recommendations to the Director of Development Engineering, ensuring alignment with Capital Power’s strategy and maintaining effective relationships with key partners.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations groups to develop capital estimates, risk assessments, and compliance reviews for development projects and acquisitions.
• Ensure cross‑functional accountability and authority practices are strictly followed to achieve efficient deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education: Completed Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer (PE). Education equivalency may be considered.
• Experience: 10+ years in the thermal power generation industry; project management experience through FEED stage or demonstrated management of multi‑disciplinary engineering projects.
• Technical: Familiarity with simple‑cycle vs combined‑cycle projects, repowering, conversions, and brownfield thermal expansion projects; knowledge of technical best practices, environmental permitting, laws, and regulations pertaining to power plant operations and construction; technical coordination experience for gas turbine equipment procurement interfacing with suppliers and contractors.
• Software: Proficiency with power plant performance layout and performance modeling tools.

Working Conditions

This hybrid office/work‑from‑home position is located in Phoenix, Arizona or Washington, DC, with occasional travel to facilities or potential development sites.

Benefits

• Salary range: $128,000 to $141,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States and required pre‑employment drug testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process and embraces diversity, hiring employees based on skills, experience, and knowledge regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.