Solar Lead, Senior EOI

Hatch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch seeks a Solar PV Lead to join the eGRID team from Hatch’s Mississauga, Montreal, or Vancouver offices. Reporting to the Global Lead, Renewable Power and Energy Storage, you will support projects globally and help grow Hatch’s solar offerings in Canada and beyond.

This role requires a Bachelor of Engineering, a Professional Engineer license (or eligibility), 10+ years in utility-scale solar, and hands-on PV technology and modeling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• 10+ years of experience as a licensed professional engineer or eligible to license within a year.
• Experience with utility-scale project management, delivery, and construction.
• Experience with EPC and/or renewable developers is an asset.
• Experience with utility-scale Wind and/or Energy Storage is an asset.
• Familiarity with modeling tools: Homer Pro, PVsyst, Helioscope, PSSE, PSCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Grow Hatch’s Solar business and offerings in Canada and globally.
• Lead Solar PV in business development, client relations, and proposals.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Work with wind, energy storage, and grid modernization experts.
• Provide technical leadership in energy production estimates, techno-economic sizing, and vendor assessment.
• Mentor and train junior engineers in solar PV modeling and project development.
• Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise.
• Conduct site and factory visits and client engagement meetings.

Skills

Professional Engineer

Solar PV expertise

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Homer Pro

PVsyst

Helioscope

PSSE

PSCAD

MS Office

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Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:102905

Job Category:Energy

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Hatch’s Energy team partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. Our energy expertise in the power sector includes renewable power, energy storage and hybrid systems, transmission and distribution, grid modernization and electrification, thermal, nuclear, waterpower, and in the oil and gas sector.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is seeking a Solar PV Lead interested in the integration of Utility Scale Solar PV Systems, to work as part of the eGRID team. Reporting to the Global Lead, Renewable Power and Energy Storage, you will support projects globally working from Hatch’s Mississauga, Montreal, or Vancouver offices.

This posting is part of a proactive talent search as we plan for upcoming growth. We are seeking to connect with qualified candidates now, with the expectation of hiring in the near future once final approval is completed. This is commonly referred to as an Expression of Interest requisition, or EOI.

Renewable energy is increasingly becoming a major part of the global energy mix. There are record deployments of wind and solar generation each year. With the increasing electrification and growing electricity demand, meeting the growing demand for energy sustainably will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. While the market is demanding, these challenges present the biggest opportunities and – catalysts for change.

With over 5,000 MW of renewable power experience and over 1,000 MWh of energy storage projects currently under management Hatch is leading the energy transition in Canada. Hatch is working with clients across North, Central & South America, Australia, and Africa. Join our team today and help make a difference!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Work with the Global Lead, Renewable Power and Energy Storage to grow Hatch’s Solar business and offerings in Canada and globally
• Lead Business Development in Solar PV including fostering relationships with existing clients, preparing proposals for new work, identifying market areas and pitching clients
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Work closely with other subject matter experts in wind, energy storage, microgrids, system studies, controls, transmission and distribution, etc.
• Have technical experience in energy production estimates, techno-economic and sizing assessment, vendor engagement and solution assessment, specification and vendor assessment, and the design of solar PV facilities, including facility layouts, technology selection, collector network, communications and monitoring, substation design, and interconnection of solar PV facilities, either as stand-alone or hybrid facilities with energy storage
• Have expert knowledge of the solar PV market trends and industry in Canada. Knowledge of the USA and global market is considered an asset
• Have good knowledge of the various Canadian Utilities, and ISOs and associated policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to North American energy markets as well as other jurisdictions
• Be a subject matter expert on leading solar PV technologies (e.g. panels, racking, inverters, etc.) and emerging technologies, as well as industry trends to improve existing system performance, for facility operations and maintenance, and facility repowering
• Act as a technical project management and/or project engineer for delivery of engagements with clients.
• Mentor and train junior engineers in solar PV energy modeling and project development
• Lead technology assessment and selection, techno-economic analysis and sizing, technical specifications, and delivery for our projects
• Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise in the field and engage clients
• Conduct site visits, factory visits, field assessments and client engagement meetings
• Travel to client meetings, conferences, and project sites (some remote sites)

You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree with interest in Solar PV. Post-graduate degrees in a related field are considered an asset
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field, as a licensed professional engineer (or ability to get a license in less than 1 year)
• Experience with utility scale project management and delivery, and construction is considered an asset
• Experience working for an EPC and/or renewable developers is considered an asset
• Experience with utility scale Wind and/or Energy Storage is considered an asset
• Software Tools familiarity with the following, or comparable:
• System Modeling such as Homer Pro, PVsyst, Helioscope, PSSE, and PSCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, including word, excel and power point

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor and train young engineers in an emerging industry
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change

What a Career at Hatch Will Offer You

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
• Expand your technical expertise and business skills
• Collaborate with diverse teams both locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your technical expertise on a daily basis
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.