Energy and Climate Engineer

ENGINEERS4HIRE; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Canadian consulting firm in Toronto seeks an Engineer to drive energy transition projects. The role involves conducting energy efficiency calculations, building GHG inventories, and engaging with clients on decarbonization solutions. Ideal candidates will have an accredited engineering degree and relevant experience in GHG accounting. This position offers mentorship from top leaders, a competitive salary, and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

RRSP matching

Paid membership in OSPE

Paid external training

Qualifications

• 2-4 years Canadian work experience including GHG accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to create well-written proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial energy efficiency calculations.
• Build GHG inventories and deliver impactful projects.
• Research and recommend decarbonization technologies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong PowerPoint skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Curiosity and drive

Ability to work independently

Entrepreneurial spirit

Attention to detail

Education

University accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Be the Engineer Who Shapes the Low Carbon Future

You became an engineer to solve real world problems—the kind that matter.

With our client, Thorn Associates – a high-growth and privately-owned Canadian company

- you won’t be stuck in a cubicle pushing spreadsheets for someone else’s PowerPoint. You’ll be in the trenches of the global energy transition, helping some of the world’s most important mining, manufacturing, and metals companies cut emissions, slash energy waste and adopt breakthrough decarbonization technologies.

This is more than a job. It’s your chance to engineer systems that change the world.

What You'll Do

As part of this boutique industrial energy management and decarbonization consulting firm, you will:

• Conduct industrial energy efficiency calculations that drive measurable impact.
• Build GHG inventories (Scopes 1, 2, 3) and deliver projects that move the carbon needle.
• Turn data into influence—create client-ready reports and boardroom presentations that win decisions.
• Research and recommend cutting-edge decarbonization technologies and strategies.
• Help grow the business by shaping proposals for major industrial projects with senior team mentorship.
• Stay on top of ESG, climate policy, and incentive programs—and help clients act on them.
• Represent Thorn Associates at industry conferences and thought-leadership events.

What Our Client Is Looking For

You’re not just an engineer—you’re a builder of solutions with curiosity and drive.

Must-Have Skills

• A university accredited Engineering degree (Industrial, Electrical, Process/Chemical, or Mining).
• 2–4 years Canadian work experience, including at least one (1) year in scope 1 & 2 GHG accounting / carbon footprinting.
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, mostly remote environment.
• Strong ability to work independently and effectively and be self-directed in a remote workspace.
• A sense of urgency coupled with a proven track record of on-time delivery for important tasks and projects.
• Ability to create well written proposals in English and communicate technical concepts clearly to clients.
• Strong communicator—can simplify technical complexity for execs.
• Entrepreneurial spirit - resourceful, adaptable, deadline-driven.
• Interest and ability to succeed in a small, fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt.
• Ability to travel occasionally with ease to client sites.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license, legally already allowed to work in Canada, and Canadian work experience.

Extra Points For

• A university Master’s degree in sustainability or related field.
• Industry experience in mining, heavy industry, renewables, or energy efficiency.
• Python / programming and data science skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 14064/CSDS standards, scope 3 GHG accounting or climate risk analysis.
• Oral and written fluency in French and / or Spanish.
• Experience in start-up/scale-up environments.

What’s In It for You

An opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial boutique business.

• Work directly with and be mentored by the CEO.
• Work in a remote-first culture with weekly in-person team meetups.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence in energy management / decarbonization.
• Competitive salary aligned with your skills, experience, and potential.
• Benefits plan designed for peace of mind.
• RRSP matching to invest in your future.
• Flexible schedule: 4 days/week or full-time—your call.
• Opportunities and exposure to work on global projects and site visits.
• Paid external training (e.g. Certified Energy Manager) providing you with a certification that you can leverage for your whole career.
• Paid membership in the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) providing you with extra benefits, learning and networking opportunities
• Potential clear pathway into leadership.

About Our Client

Headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area, Thorn Associates is an award-winning woman- owned business driving decarbonization in the toughest industries: mining, manufacturing, and metals. The team partners with executives and boards to cut emissions and reduce costs with speed, precision, and measurable results.

Why Join Our Client's Team?

Because you’ll do more than work—you’ll engineer the change. You’ll grow faster, stretch your skills wider, and make a bigger mark here than you ever could in a conventional firm.

Even better, you will report directly to the CEO.

If you want a career where impact is immediate and your ideas matter, our client is where you belong.

Apply Now

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Our client thrives on diverse perspectives and welcome applicants from all equity-seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of recruitment.