Senior OT Network Engineer

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.

Join Capital Power's Operational Technology team and help power the future of energy. In this role, you'll design, support, and enhance the Industrial network infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies that enable the safe and reliable operation of our generating facilities. Working closely with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, you'll solve complex technical challenges, lead technology initiatives, and help strengthen the critical infrastructure that powers our fleet.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Lead and support OT network infrastructure across Capital Power's generation fleet

• Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance Industrial network infrastructure and connectivity solutions

• Drive network modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and technology integration projects

• Partner with plant operations, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver reliable technology solutions

• Resolve complex Industrial networking, connectivity, and operational technology challenges in critical infrastructure environments

• Support OT cybersecurity initiatives, including network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring, and vulnerability management

• Develop and maintain OT standards, documentation, and best practices

• Apply a practical, risk-based approach to technology changes and operational support

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, cybersecurity, and operational performance

• Build strong relationships, take ownership of results, and continuously expand expertise in OT networking and cybersecurity

What you will bring to the role:  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Other educational backgrounds will be considered based on relevant experience.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience designing, supporting, or maintaining OT/ICS systems in critical infrastructure environments.

• Experience supporting OT environments in power generation or utility settings would be considered an asset.

Technical Skills:

We're interested in candidates who have experience or a strong interest in several of the following areas:

• Design, implementation, support, and troubleshooting of Industrial network infrastructure and communications systems in OT/ICS environments

• OT network architecture, routing, switching, firewall administration, and secure connectivity design

• Industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC, ICCP, and related technologies

• Network monitoring, asset management, and cybersecurity detection tools

• OT cybersecurity principles and best practices including identity and access management, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity monitoring

Successful candidates are not expected to be experts in all areas. Capital Power is committed to supporting ongoing professional development, training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office/work-from-home position based in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Periodic travel throughout the United States will be required to support operational, maintenance, and project activities across Capital Power's generation fleet.

Additional Details: 

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

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 United States of America.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.               

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

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 [email protected].

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.