Engineer, Hydrogen Business Development

The Engineering Institute of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to a cleaner energy future as an Engineer specializing in Renewable Gas. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in hydrogen to create innovative business models and drive key development initiatives. Your contributions will help shape the future of low-carbon energy solutions, ensuring strong partnerships and compliance with industry regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of energy innovation, working collaboratively to implement sustainable practices and technologies. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on hydrogen.
• Professional Engineering designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business models for hydrogen in gas utility operations.
• Lead hydrogen development initiatives and foster inter-departmental relationships.

Skills

Hydrogen Production Knowledge

Energy Systems Engineering

Project Management

Marketing Strategy Development

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Risk Assessment Tools

Job description

Position Overview

We’ve time-warped into the future, and do you know what we see? We see a cleaner energy future which requires your dedication and innovation.

We know renewable gas, which includes biomethane, hydrogen, and other low-carbon fuels, will play a significant role as we rethink the future of energy. We invite you to join our team and explore all the possibilities.

As our Engineer, Renewable Gas, we need your out-of-the-box thinking to help us advance our low-carbon projects and initiatives.

In this role, you will :

• Create strategic business models and frameworks to establish hydrogen in the gas utility business operations.
• Develop in-house technical and economic analyses to support business case proposals.
• Generate innovative concepts to support development and investment opportunities, working with our teams to develop business plans for various hydrogen-related projects.

In year 1, you will :

• Become a key knowledge resource and a go-to source of information on hydrogen within our renewable gas division.
• Utilize your expertise to establish yourself as a leader in our hydrogen business development and foster strong relationships across multiple departments.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of key hydrogen development initiatives.

In year 2, you will :

• Support our teams in championing hydrogen as a long-term, low-carbon fuel supply for our customers and partners.
• Provide leadership to advance hydrogen delivery projects.
• Engage with partners and regulators to drive change and meet our business goals.

What it takes :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, with at least seven years of relevant experience in the energy sector.
• Professional Engineering designation is preferred.
• Project management courses and certification are assets.
• Experience and certifications in marketing, business development, or commerce are assets.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical and contractual information and interpret commercial relationships is an asset.
• Skills in developing and implementing marketing strategies and plans are assets.
• Sales and customer relationship management skills are assets.
• Strong technical knowledge of energy systems engineering; knowledge of hydrogen and syngas production, plant operations, and processes is an asset.
• Understanding of natural gas systems, supply chain design, operation, and safety standards is essential.
• Knowledge of industry and government gas codes, regulations, and safety standards is required.
• Knowledge of hydrogen infrastructure conveyance systems and engineering design is an asset. Knowledge of asset management, engineering, and risk assessment tools is also beneficial.
• Familiarity with renewable fuels policies, regulations, markets, and technologies is advantageous.