Senior Power Engineer

SLR Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 179,458 - 220,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision benefits

Generous PTO accrual

401(k) retirement account with company matching

Short & long term disability insurance

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior Power Engineer in Vancouver to lead engineering activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role includes overseeing designs, managing projects, and providing technical advisory services across North America.

Required qualifications include 8+ years in power systems engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. SLR offers a competitive compensation package, including medical benefits and a salary range of $130,000 - $160,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering; solar and battery storage experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and/or National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Licensed Canadian P.Eng. or US PE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee solar PV and battery energy storage system design for utility-scale projects.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders across all phases of design and construction.
• Conduct energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Solar and battery storage

Leadership

Client engagement

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ETAP

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver sustainability services through the integration of over 30 advisory disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role

SLR is seeking a Senior Power Engineer to lead engineering activities including design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and technical advisory for utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects throughout North America and the Caribbean. The primary focus for this role will be on projects in Alberta, Ontario, New York, PJM and MISO regions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys technical challenges, leads client engagement, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design for utility-scale projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards.
• Preparing scopes of work, comprehensive proposals and costing engineering engagements.
• Mentor team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing standards and best practices across the practice.
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction.
• Oversee project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using Excel and PVSyst.
• Perform and review power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses.
• Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed.
• Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, and building codes).
• Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities as required.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration.
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance
  
  

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
  
  

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering; solar and battery storage experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and/or National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
• Licensed Canadian P.Eng. or US PE
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Legally authorized to work in Canada or U.S.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites
  
  

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.