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About the role

  • Senior Power Engineer leading engineering activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across North America. Overseeing project execution and ensuring technical accuracy while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design for utility-scale projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards.
  • Preparing scopes of work, comprehensive proposals and costing engineering engagements.
  • Mentor team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing standards and best practices across the practice.
  • Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction.
  • Oversee project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management.
  • Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
  • Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using Excel and PVSyst.
  • Perform and review power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses.
  • Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed.
  • Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, and building codes).
  • Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities as required.
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance.
  • Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration.
  • Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering; solar and battery storage experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and/or National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
  • Licensed Canadian P.Eng. or US PE
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada or U.S.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$130,000 - CA$160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Flash

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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