Senior Project Engineer, Battery Storage (NA)

Canadian Solar; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 174,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE unit seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support utility-scale battery energy storage projects across North America. Working within a cross-functional project team, you will oversee engineering activities from design development through construction and commissioning, serving as the primary technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a high-ownership role requiring strong electrical engineering knowledge, sound technical judgment, and the

Qualifications

• Five or more years of project engineering, systems engineering, or related experience supporting energy, power, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, cable sizing, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience reviewing designs, drawings, specs, and project docs to identify gaps and resolve issues.
• Familiarity with grid-interconnection requirements and standards such as UL, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, and NERC; regional market requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within Canada and the United States; coordinating with EPCs, suppliers, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution of utility-scale battery storage projects from design through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for requests, coordination, and project support.
• Manage scope, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure project success.
• Review engineering designs and documentation; coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and contractors to close gaps.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Engineering

Systems Engineering

Grid Interconnection

Arc-Flash Studies

Vendor Coordination

Coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EMS

SCADA

PLCs

IT/OT networks

PPCs

Job description

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE unit seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support utility-scale battery energy storage projects across North America. Working within a cross-functional project team, you will oversee engineering activities from design development through construction and commissioning, serving as the primary technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a high-ownership role requiring strong electrical engineering knowledge, sound technical judgment, and the