Senior Project Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical implementation of utility-scale battery storage initiatives from the design phase through to construction and commissioning.

• Act as the central project contact for technical inquiries, engineering coordination, and project assistance.

• Manage the technical scope, engineering timelines, project stakeholders, and deliverables.

• Create technical specifications and assist in vendor assessments, supplier qualifications, testing, and commissioning tasks.

• Aid procurement and tendering processes by preparing technical requirements, coordinating supplier information, maintaining technical Q&A logs, and assessing EPC bidder proposals.

• Supervise external engineering consultants and facilitate technical coordination and design-review meetings.

• Review and synchronize engineering designs and technical documentation from suppliers, consultants, and contractors.

• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of technical comments.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering needs across electrical, civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and balance-of-plant systems.

• Examine Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.

• Conduct site visits to confirm construction and installation align with approved designs, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Provide technical assistance during construction and commissioning phases, addressing design, installation, and project execution challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and relevant technical experience.

• A minimum of five years of experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role supporting complex energy, power, or electrical infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Experience in cable sizing, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies.

• Proven experience in reviewing engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.

• Familiarity with grid-interconnection requirements and applicable renewable energy and energy storage codes and standards, including UL, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, NERC, and relevant regional market requirements.

• Experience in supporting procurement and technical bid evaluations for inverters, transformers, and switchgear.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% within Canada and the United States, including occasional multi-day site visits.

• Knowledge of EMS, SCADA, PPCs, PLCs, IT/OT networks, communication protocols, and similar control systems is an advantage.

• Understanding of balance-of-plant systems, including UPS systems, fire detection and suppression, HVAC, and auxiliary electrical systems, is a plus.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Dedication to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus

• Competitive salary

• Generous benefits package

• Health coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Supportive, collaborative environment

• Growth opportunities