Project Engineer, Power Projects

Morson Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group in Toronto, ON is seeking a Project Engineer for a 1-year contractual role with on-site requirements. Hourly rate ranges from $90 to $115 CAD per hour, with 5 days on-site per week.

The engineer will own technical scope for generation, civil/geotechnical work, and connectivity coordination across sites. The role requires strong energy-sector experience, and candidates should be comfortable embedded within a small, fast-moving team, supporting EPC scoping and early-stage project

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Project Engineer in the energy sector.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background with power generation experience.
• CCGT or biomass plant experience is a strong plus.
• EPC or owner’s-engineer experience preferred.
• Comfortable working as a single dedicated resource embedded in a small, fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on generation options at each site, including combined-cycle gas turbine, biomass, and behind-the-meter structuring.
• Support PPA term sheet development and fuel supply diligence from an engineering perspective.
• Own civil and geotechnical scope (site surveys, grading, foundations) and water/cooling studies.
• Coordinate connectivity/fiber scope with telecom partners.
• Support procurement and early EPC scoping as sites move from predevelopment into execution.
• Function as an embedded member of the engineering team — daily availability during core hours, regular check-ins with leadership.

Skills

Project Engineer

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 Year (Can be extended annually)
Hourly Rate: $90 - 115/hour
Vacancies: 1
Location: Toronto, ON
On-Site: 5 days

Owns the technical scope for generation, civil, water and connectivity readiness — the engineering content behind our generation and behind-the-meter power strategy at each site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on generation options at each site, including combined-cycle gas turbine, biomass, and behind-the-meter structuring
• Support PPA term sheet development and fuel supply diligence from an engineering perspective
• Own civil and geotechnical scope (site surveys, grading, foundations) and water/cooling studies
• Coordinate connectivity/fiber scope with telecom partners
• Support procurement and early EPC scoping as sites move from predevelopment into execution
• Function as an embedded member of the engineering team — daily availability during core hours, regular check-ins with leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years experience as a Project Engineer in the energy sector
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background with power generation or generation-interconnection project experience
• CCGT or biomass plant experience is a strong plus
• EPC or owner’s-engineer experience preferred
• Comfortable working as a single dedicated resource embedded in a small, fast-moving team