Data Centre Solutions Summer Student at Capital Power in Calgary, AB

Job description

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 Temporary Full-Time Position Commencing May 2027 Capital Power is seeking an innovative, results-oriented student to join the Data Centre Solutions team, which is responsible for data center power marketing and origination efforts across our diversified natural gas generation fleet. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a strong interest in energy and data centers. As the Summer Student, Data Centre Solutions, you will support efforts to commercialize power solutions for data centers. Reporting to the Analysts on the team, you will contribute to identifying, analyzing, and advancing origination opportunities while providing insights and technical expertise to inform strategic decisions. What You'll Do: Market Research & Customer Engagement: Draft and refine customer-facing materials, including proposals, presentations, and contracts. Collaborate with internal teams (Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, Government Relations, Engineering, Investor Relations) to address customer, institutional investor, and internal inquiries and provide accurate insights related to data center development. Analyze customer and market data to generate actionable insights or reports for business development. Conduct market research on trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in U.S. and Canadian energy and data center business sectors. Maintain and update databases of customer information, market trends, and deal opportunities. Participate in customer calls and assist with meeting preparation, follow-up, and documentation. Site Assessment: Evaluate feasibility of existing assets and land parcels for co-located data centers, considering Transmission and Distribution (T&D) availability, water access, natural gas, and fiber connectivity Business Case and Internal Alignment: Review and analyze financial, contract pricing, utility tariff, and tax models used for power contract base case development. Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and business cases for potential deals, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and leadership. What You'll Bring: Education Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, political science, policy & government relations, engineering, or related field. Education or work experience equivalency may be considered. Experience Familiarity and a desire to work with energy markets, power generation technologies, and sustainability trends is an asset Technical and Professional Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights. Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience with financial modeling, data analysis, or research in the energy sector is an asset. What You'll Gain: Exposure to the rapidly evolving data center and energy industries, including emerging opportunities driven by AI and digital infrastructure growth. Hands-on