About this opportunity
Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc lists this Senior Development Engineer, Thermal Generation opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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