Government Relations US, Student Intern

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 to power a lower-carbon future. 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 Seasonal Full-Time Position

The Government Relations US, Student Intern will support the monitoring of policy and regulatory changes impacting the energy industry in Arizona.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Assist with the tracking and evaluation of federal, state, and local policies affecting Capital Power’s existing operations and development ambitions in Arizona, including changes to federal tax programs under the Inflation Reduction Act, state renewable energy goals, and regional implications under the Clean Air Act.
• Develop memos, presentations, and other information to support company decision making and strategy impacted by government and regulatory bodies.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and industry events with regional and state groups supporting our Arizona energy strategy.
• Conduct research on industry trends, supply chain developments, and policy practices in other markets that can inform advocacy, support policy development, and guide the business strategy.
• Track and summarize key dockets from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
• Develop relationships with and collaborate with other cross-functional teams such as Commercial, Communications, and Trading.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Fundamental understanding of legislative and regulatory proceedings and how they interact with the energy industry.

Experience:

• Ability to work effectively with others to resolve issues as part of a team.
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to accurately and concisely summarize complex regulatory dockets and legislative text.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools such as Word and Excel.
• Planning and organizational capabilities, along with independent problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position.

Additional Details:

Wage Range: $25.00

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.

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
careers@capitalpower.com.

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.