Engineering Manager - Pipeline Project

Hydrostor; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Paid Vacation Time

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

RRSP Program – with a match!

Employee Share Option Plan

Job summary

Hydrostor seeks a Pipeline Projects Engineering Manager to lead FEL-1 and FEL-2 for its energy storage project pipeline, starting with the Quinte project in Southern Ontario. The role interfaces with internal teams and external partners, driving scope, schedule, and budget through early development and handoff to execution.

You will manage cross-functional inputs for permitting, proposals, and commercial activities, while maintaining rigorous technical risk management and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering and project development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; master’s degree considered an asset.
• Proven experience managing FEL-1/FEL-2 or equivalent early-stage engineering phases.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience coordinating external engineering firms and technical consultants.
• Ability to bridge technical and commercial considerations within project development.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, or commercial development activities is an asset.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects from concept through handoff.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEL-1 and FEL-2 engineering phases for pipeline projects, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as the primary internal lead interfacing with external engineering partners and consultants.
• Own and manage engineering scope, schedule, and budget during early-stage development.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical inputs to support development and commercial activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for handoff to execution teams.
• Provide reporting on engineering progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Support bid and proposal development with technical inputs and alignment.
• Lead transition of projects post FEL-2 to execution teams.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full-Time – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Travel Requirement: Up to approximately 25%

Position Type: Net New

Join the Future of Reliable Energy!

Are you ready to shape the future grid? Hydrostor, a leading energy storage, technology and infrastructure company dedicated to developing utility-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions, is seeking a Pipeline Projects Engineering Manager to join our team in Toronto. We’re supporting the development of a more resilient electricity grid and invite you to be at the forefront of this work!

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely poised to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a reliable and secure energy future.

Your Mission

The Manager, Engineering – Pipeline Projects is responsible for leading and coordinating Front-End Loading (FEL-1 and FEL-2) engineering efforts across Hydrostor’s pipeline of energy storage projects. This role serves as the technical lead for early-stage project development, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and budget while acting as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and external engineering partners.

Focused on one project at a time, this role drives technical execution through FEL-1 and FEL-2 and enables a seamless transition into detailed engineering and execution by project delivery teams. The immediate priority for this role will be supporting Hydrostor’s Quinte project in Southern Ontario through end-of-year milestones and bid submission.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Lead and manage FEL-1 and FEL-2 engineering phases for pipeline projects, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables
• Serve as the primary internal lead, interfacing with external engineering partners and consultants
• Own and manage engineering scope, schedule, and budget throughout early-stage project development
• Coordinate cross-functional technical inputs to support development and commercial activities (e.g., permitting, commercial structuring, proposals)
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring project readiness for handoff into execution
• Provide clear reporting and updates on engineering progress, risks, and key decisions to internal stakeholders
• Support bid and proposal development with technical inputs and engineering alignment
• Lead the transition and handoff of projects post FEL-2 to the execution team (e.g., Project Engineering)
• Initially take ownership of FEL-2 engineering for the Quinte project, driving progress through critical milestones and submission timelines

Who You Are

You are a technically strong and commercially aware engineering leader who thrives in early-stage project development. You bring the ability to manage complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and translate technical requirements into actionable plans. You are comfortable owning outcomes, working through ambiguity, and driving progress across multiple interfaces in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in engineering and project development, preferably within energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline); master’s degree considered an asset
• Proven experience managing FEL-1/FEL-2 or equivalent early-stage engineering phases
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget
• Experience coordinating and managing external engineering firms and technical consultants
• Ability to bridge technical and commercial considerations within project development
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, or commercial development activities is an asset
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects from concept through handoff
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• RRSP Program – with a match!
• Employee Share Option Plan

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at [e-mail]. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Hydrostor does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select candidates during the recruitment or interview process.