Project Engineer
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Project Engineer coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for Canadian Solar’s utility-scale battery storage projects across North America.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the technical execution of utility-scale battery storage projects from design development through construction and commissioning
- Act as a technical point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating requests and escalating complex issues when required
- Manage assigned technical scope, engineering schedules, project stakeholders, and deliverables
- Develop and review technical specifications and support vendor reviews, supplier qualification, testing, and commissioning activities
- Support procurement and tendering activities by preparing technical requirements, coordinating supplier information, maintaining technical Q&A logs, and reviewing EPC bidder proposals
- Coordinate external engineering consultants and support technical coordination and design-review meetings
- Review and coordinate engineering designs and technical documentation from suppliers, consultants, and contractors, identifying gaps and supporting timely resolution of comments
- Conduct site visits to verify construction and installation activities align with approved designs, drawings, specifications, and quality expectations
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, assisting with design, installation, and project-execution issues
- Review Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports to confirm alignment with project requirements
Requirements:
- Educational background in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience
- At least two years of project engineering, systems engineering, or related technical experience
- General understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, including electrical installation design, cable sizing, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies
- Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation
- General knowledge of grid-interconnection requirements and applicable renewable energy and energy storage codes and standards, including UL, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, NERC, and relevant regional market requirements
- Ability to travel up to 25% within Canada and the United States, including occasional multi-day site visits
- Experience with utility-scale battery energy storage systems, lithium-ion battery technology, medium-voltage substations, or renewable energy projects is considered an asset
- Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems, including UPS systems, fire detection and suppression, HVAC, and auxiliary electrical systems, is considered an asset
Benefits:
- Training programs
- Promotional opportunities
- Work-life balance support
- Various flexible work options
















