Senior Development Engineer

Capital Power

Senior Development Engineer leading technical aspects of thermal power development for Capital Power. Collaborating with teams on engineering solutions from concept to execution across the US.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical and engineering work for Capital Power’s US based thermal development projects.
Support the Strategy department for evaluating technical feasibility of new technology.
Coordinate with internal SMEs and external consulting resources to ensure preliminary 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/managing external consultants.
Support the preparation of technical RFP documents; including technical evaluation of project specific engineering and equipment specification.
Recommend equipment selection and new concepts to improve performance and optimize costs.
Assist in planning, estimating and scheduling of 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 in progress projects.
Support the development of project execution and procurement plans.
Direct multi-discipline teams to complete technical inputs.
Foster relationships with customers, contractors, and third parties.
Provide recommendations to the Director, Development Engineering, ensuring alignment with Capital Power’s strategy and maintaining effective relationships with key partners.
Collaborate with the 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
10+ years of experience in Thermal Power Generation industry
Project Management experience through FEED stage gas thermal projects or demonstrated management of multi-disciplinary engineering projects
Familiar with 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 supplier and contractor technical resources.
Previously involved in with front end engineering, permitting, detailed design, construction of thermal power plants
Strong understanding of project economic drivers
Good understanding of costs involved in the operation and construction of power generation facilities
Knowledge of software applications for power plant performance layout and performance modeling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care benefits
retirement benefits
paid time off
annual bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementTechnical Feasibility EvaluationEngineering Documentation ManagementCost EstimationRisk AssessmentEnvironmental PermittingFront End Engineering Design (FEED)Thermal Power Plant ConstructionPerformance ModelingTechnical Scope Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship ManagementCommunicationLeadershipCross-Functional Accountability

Certifications

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)