Project Engineer – Energy Storage

Sunset Search LLC; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sunset Search LLC is seeking a Project Engineer – Energy Storage in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves overseeing technical execution for utility-scale storage projects from feasibility to commissioning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of renewable energy experience. The position offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven company focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of renewable energy or power project experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in utility-scale storage or solar/wind integration.
• Strong knowledge of interconnection, grid codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design reviews for large-scale battery storage installations.
• Manage technical documentation and interface with project finance teams.
• Collaborate with construction teams to resolve field challenges.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil)

P.Eng preferred

Job description

Category: Renewables & Storage
City/Suburb: Calgary, AB
Job Title: Project Engineer – Energy Storage

About the Employer

Our client is a leader in renewable energy development with a proven track record of delivering solar, wind, and battery storage projects across North America. They are mid‑sized but backed by global investors, allowing for strong financial stability and continuous pipeline growth. Employees cite the balance of entrepreneurial decision‑making with institutional resources as a key draw. The company prioritizes sustainability, safety, and long‑term environmental impact while offering real career acceleration for technical professionals.

About the Role

The Project Engineer will oversee technical execution for utility‑scale storage projects, from feasibility to commissioning. This is a client‑facing role requiring strong coordination across EPC partners, permitting agencies, and internal project management. You’ll bring rigor to design reviews, risk assessments, and integration planning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on budget, and aligned with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design reviews for large‑scale battery storage installations
• Oversee vendor qualification, procurement, and integration of key technologies
• Support permitting, environmental assessments, and compliance activities
• Manage technical documentation and interface with project finance teams
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning support
• Collaborate with construction teams to resolve field challenges

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering; P.Eng preferred
• 5+ years of renewable energy or power project experience
• Demonstrated expertise in utility‑scale storage or solar/wind integration
• Strong knowledge of interconnection, grid codes, and safety regulations
• Excellent stakeholder communication and vendor management skills

Why Join

The company offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and annual performance bonuses tied to project success. They invest in professional development through leadership training, conference attendance, and internal mentorship. Employees value the culture of impact: each project tangibly contributes to carbon reduction goals, creating a shared sense of mission.