DER Specialist

Rodan Energy Solutions Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing plan

Comprehensive health benefits package

Group RRSP with employer matching

Hybrid (3 days in office)

Job summary

Rodan Energy Solutions is seeking a Senior Real-Time Operations Specialist for Mississauga, ON. You will manage day-ahead and real-time market activity, coordinate asset readiness, and collaborate with customers, OEMs, and integrators to ensure reliable performance.

You will onboard new sites from commissioning through go-live, develop SOPs, and build automation tools. The role requires 4+ years in energy markets, Python, SCADA, and strong communication in a hybrid environment (3 days in office).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Energy Systems.
• 4+ years of professional energy sector experience.
• Experience with wholesale electricity markets: IESO, AESO, NYISO, or PJM.
• Understanding of power systems and energy storage assets.
• Python coding and advanced MS Office skills.
• Client-facing experience with engineers and OEM/integrator teams.
• Willingness for 12/7 shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-ahead and real-time bids, offers, and dispatch plans under senior desk guidance.
• Monitor asset availability and state of charge to keep assets ready 24/7; operate SCADA and market interfaces.
• Support market registration, settlement review, and utility billing validation to maximize value capture.
• Develop asset onboarding plans; map telemetry and validate end-to-end signals from commissioning to go-live.
• Act as day-to-day operations contact for customers, OEMs, and integrators during onboarding and ongoing operations.
• Develop automation tools to streamline market and dispatch operations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Python

Client-facing communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Energy Systems

Tools

SCADA

Power BI

SQL

Excel / MS Office

Figma

Job description

About Us

At Rodan Energy, our mission is Making Sustainable, Attainable. As a leading North American energy services company, we provide innovative energy solutions that help clients reduce energy costs and GHG emissions, support electrification, and enhance grid efficiency. With over 20 years of expertise, we're trusted by North America's largest energy users, power producers, and utilities.

Why Join Rodan

• Thriving Industry: Join a rapidly growing sector at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, shaping the future of energy management.
• Product-Market Fit: With a 98% client retention rate and consistent YOY growth, Rodan has built a reputation for delivering trusted, long-term partnerships with industry leaders.
• Top Talent & Strong Culture: Collaborate with high-performing, passionate individuals who are committed to excellence and sustainability.

What Makes This Role Great

You'll help operate a growing portfolio of battery storage, solar, gas turbine, hydro, and curtailable load assets across Ontario, Alberta, New York, and the PJM region. Working alongside senior desk staff, you'll run day-ahead and real-time market activity, bring new sites online from commissioning through go-live, and serve as the day-to-day operations contact for customers, OEMs, and integrators. You'll build depth across four ISOs and grow into independent ownership of accounts and strategy over time.

Key Responsibilities

Market and Real-Time Operations

• Oversee day-ahead and real-time bids, offers, and dispatch plans under the direction of senior desk staff.
• Monitor asset availability and state of charge so assets are ready to operate 24/7, and operate assets through SCADA and market interfaces as needed.
• Support game plan creation and optimization strategy for managed assets.
• Identify and elevate operational issues, then take corrective action to resolve them.
• Apply IESO, AESO, NYISO, and PJM market rules to keep asset operation compliant.
• Support market registration, settlement review, and utility billing validation to maximize value capture.

Asset Onboarding and Commissioning

• Develop point lists and telemetry mapping with the SCADA team across site controllers, SCADA, and market interfaces, and validate signals end to end.
• Define asset control philosophy, logic, and site alarming parameters with SCADA and Engineering.
• Execute operational readiness testing ahead of go-live, covering dispatch, telemetry, alarming, and failover.
• Produce site-specific SOPs, runbooks, and escalation paths, and lead handoff to the real-time desk.

Customer and Partner Engagement

• Act as the day-to-day operations contact for the customer's technical lead and for OEM and integrator partners through onboarding, commissioning, and operations.
• Communicate with customers daily and weekly on asset performance, activations, and issues, and prepare summary reports.
• Work with SCADA and Engineering to resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Tools, Analysis, and Team Support

• Develop and maintain automation tools that streamline market and dispatch operations for real-time operators.
• Support revenue models and estimates for current and prospective projects.
• Maintain operational documentation, logs, and standard operating procedures.
• Train other desk staff on shift coverage as your experience develops, and serve as a backup in the on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Required

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in the energy sector, including exposure to asset onboarding, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with wholesale electricity market operations in at least one of IESO, AESO, NYISO, or PJM, and a willingness to build depth across all four.
• Understanding of power systems and the electricity grid, and how battery energy storage and generation systems operate as assets.
• Hands-on experience with Python and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in a client-facing technical role, including working sessions with customer plant engineers and OEM or integrator personnel.
• Ability to participate in a 12/7 shift coverage rotation and after-hours on-call rotation.

Assets

• Experience using SCADA systems.
• SCADA HMI design or dashboard experience using tools such as Figma, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience with SQL or other data analysis tools.
• Exposure to multiple ISO markets, including MISO.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

• Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000
• Profit sharing plan
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Group RRSP with employer matching
• Location: Mississauga, ON (hybrid, 3 days in office)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Backup coverage: you'll be trained on the real-time operations desk and may occasionally cover shifts or after-hours on-call when backup is needed

Life at Rodan - Our Culture:

At Rodan, we believe a great workplace goes beyond the work itself. Recognized as Canada's Top Small & Medium Employer of 2026, we've built a culture rooted in collaboration, celebration, and giving back. Here's what you can look forward to when you join the team:

• Celebrations Throughout the Year: We mark occasions and holidays all year long with team events including holiday parties, team dinners, bowling nights, go-karting, Annual Summer BBQ, golf tournaments, and more.
• Learning & Growth: Lunch and learns, crossword challenges, and education-funding programs to keep you sharp and growing in your career.
• Giving Back: Our Employee Initiatives Committee (EIC) organizes food drives and fundraising for local charities throughout the year - and everyone is welcome to get involved.

Existing Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hiring Process

Rodan Energy's hiring process is designed to identify candidates who are the right fit - technically, culturally, and professionally. As part of our process, candidates should be aware of the following:

• One-Way Video Interview:Some candidates may be invited to complete a one-way video interview, where you record your answers to a set of predetermined questions at a time that suits you. You'll also get to hear from our leadership about what it's like to work at Rodan. The video interview lets us learn more about your experience and communication style early on, and gives you the flexibility to respond without needing to book a live interview. You'll get clear instructions, the number of questions, and a deadline in advance.
• Assignment: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical assignment. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your strategic thinking, creativity, and approach to real-world challenges relevant to the role.
• Background Check: As part of our hiring process, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check, which may include a criminal record check, credential verification, and a driver's abstract (if applicable). Professional references will also be collected as part of the process.

We respect your time and will provide clear instructions and reasonable timelines for any assignments requested.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Rodan Energy may use artificial intelligence tools to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants during the recruitment process.

Rodan Energy Solutions is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and employment experience in compliance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Accommodation is available upon request throughout the hiring process and, if hired, during employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact Asmin Shadir at [e-mail] so we can work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.