Project Engineer [Hybrid]

EDF; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Montreal is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee technical coordination for grid scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree and 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, supporting project designs, and facilitating engineering activities. The role offers a competitive salary range of $102,500 to $171,000 and comprehensive benefits, fostering innovative solutions in renewable energy.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus incentives

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Rewarding 401k Package

Favorable time off programs

Learning & Development Opportunities

Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience on renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and engineering principles.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical coordination of grid scale projects.
• Coordinate engineering Requests for Information with EPCs.
• Provide technical assistance in preparing EPC contractor RFPs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Pro-active, flexible and autonomous

Ability to manage several projects

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical, civil or mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

PVCAse

System Advisory Model

Job description

Scope of Position

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading and overseeing the technical coordination of projects engineering for grid scale projects from development through construction. This includes PV, Wind and BESS projects in North America for various departments such as Development, Engineering, and Pre-construction. The position will focus on development support, preliminary engineering analysis and managing the project designs from 10% through IFC.

Responsibilities

Development Engineering Support :

• Lead and coordinate preliminary collection system, substation and transmission design, as well as electrical and civil design basis of assigned projects.
• Help facilitate preliminary engineering design activities including geotechnical, lidar hydrology and electrical
• Participates in Project review led by the Phase Leader (Project Development, Project Implementation). Attends weekly / monthly meetings associated with the project review.
• Serve as technical interface / lead with respective teams, including Development, Permitting, Interconnection, Estimating, Procurement, Resource Assessment and Project Management teams.
• Manage external 3rd- party engineering Collaborate externally and internally throughout projects in development, with consideration of EDF technical specifications and lessons learned.
• Supports EDF team for technology review and equipment
• Works closely with EDF Development on permitting requirements to ensure designs meet the
• Support EDF Developers and conduct development site visit to support site

EPC Design Execution

• Provide technical assistance in preparing EPC contractor Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Collaborate with the project implementation team for smooth transition from development to construction and as needed during the execution phase.
• Coordinate engineering Requests For Information (RFIs) and deliverables (30%, 60%, 90% and IFC design) with EPCs, Utility, ISO, and off-taker with meeting interconnection requirements.
• Coordinate detailed engineering review with subject matter experts (SMEs) and work closely with construction team.

Other engineering Tasks

• Coordinate design optimization and identify cost and other improvement opportunities.
• Document lesson learned from projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervision of Others : None.

Working Conditions

80% of the time is spent in the office environment. 20% of the time is spent in the field, visiting potential and existing projects, recognizing and assessing the sites, meeting with project team members, local partners and appropriate industry representatives.

Qualifications

Education / Experience –

• Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical (preferred), civil or mechanical
• Good understanding of PV, Storage and / or Wind technology, preferably
• Previous experience of 3-5+ years on renewable energy projects is
• Requires diversified knowledge of relevant codes, standards and engineering principles and practices required to produce safe, efficient, reliable, easy to operate and maintain, and cost-effective designs.
• Experienced with various Microsoft and engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP and / or any other power system software.
• Experience / Knowledge with PV tooling software is preferred (. PVSyst, PVCAse, System Advisory Model)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities –

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage several projects / tasks
• Pro-active, flexible and autonomous
• Highly motivated self-starter and good team player
• Utilize problem solving skills to quickly address project challenges.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural or electrical engineering design
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interest and

This role’s annual base salary range is between $102,500 and $171,000.

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives : This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits : EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package : EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer :

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.