Electrical Engineer

Natural Forces Solar; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Forces Solar in Halifax is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive electrical design for solar PV and battery energy storage projects from concept through IFC and commissioning.

You will own the design workflow, lead power system studies, coordinate interconnections with Nova Scotia Power and other utilities, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to meet regulatory, technical, schedule, and cost requirements. Registration as a P.Eng and 6+ years of design experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Registration as a P.Eng with Engineers Nova Scotia or eligibility with a clear path to registration (support provided).
• 6+ years electrical design experience in solar PV, renewables, power systems, or utility interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of distribution and transmission connected solar PV and BESS projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Own the design workflow: plant design, single-line diagrams, protection and control, equipment specs, construction drawings; act as Engineer of Record where appropriate.
• Drive and review power system studies and energy resource modelling.
• Serve as the technical lead for interconnection with utilities, managing applications and submissions.
• Guide equipment selection, develop specs, and support procurement and bid evaluation.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including RFIs and site reviews.
• Mentor and guide design engineers and co-ops; help build QA/QC and design review practices.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure designs meet regulatory, technical, schedule, and cost requirements.

Skills

Lead design

Power systems

Mentor junior staff

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

P.Eng licensure or eligible

Tools

ETAP

PVsyst

Job description

Natural Forces Solar is a dynamic renewable energy company specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance of solar PV systems. We deliver innovative, robust and cost-effective renewable energy solutions to clients across Canada. As our project portfolio grows across Atlantic Canada, we're expanding our engineering team to deliver these projects to the highest standard.

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the electrical engineering and design of our solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role leads design execution from initial concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) and into commissioning, working closely with our Director of Engineering and our development, project management, and construction teams.

Your Role:

• Lead the design of distribution and transmission connected solar PV and battery energy storage projects, from concept through construction and into commissioning.
• Own the design workflow; plant design, single-line diagrams, protection and control, equipment specifications, and construction drawings; and act as Engineer of Record where appropriate.
• Drive and review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and grounding) and energy resource modelling.
• Serve as the technical lead for interconnection with Nova Scotia Power and other utilities, managing relationships, applications and submissions.
• Guide equipment selection, develop specifications and support procurement and technical bid evaluation.
• Provide engineering support through construction and commissioning, including RFIs, submittal review, site reviews, and utility witness testing.
• Mentor and technically guide design engineers, project engineers and co-op students as well as help build out our QA/QC and design review practices.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure designs align with regulatory, technical, schedule, and cost requirements.

Your Profile:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registration as a P.Eng with Engineers Nova Scotia, or eligibility for licensure with a clear path to registration (we'll support you in getting there).
• Roughly 6+ years of electrical design experience, ideally in solar PV, renewables, power systems, or utility interconnection. Strong candidates from adjacent power, industrial, or consulting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of Canadian electrical codes (CSA C22.1 / C22.3) and relevant IEEE standards; familiarity with utility interconnection processes (Nova Scotia Power an asset).
• Experience with power system study tools (e.g., ETAP) and/or PV performance modelling (e.g., PVsyst) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design work, review and check others' engineering, and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Natural Forces Solar?

Commitment: Personalized onboarding led by a dedicated mentor. We invest in your success from day one.

Collaboration: Teams with a common goal. We are ready to support you with technical, construction, and contracting expertise.

Learning & Growth: Open and transparent communication. We care about your performance and design personalized development plans to progress your career.

Trust: One another, Clients and Contractors. We operate with a belief that trust is core to any relationship.

Flexibility: Embrace forward thinking. We believe in meaningful work where you feel valued and heard.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our clean energy mission. Natural Forces Solar provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We celebrate diversity and commit to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and heard. We strive to make an equitable organization for our staff, stakeholders, and partners.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Natural Forces Solar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.