Sr. Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead utility-scale battery energy storage projects across North America. You will oversee engineering activities from design development through construction and commissioning, and serve as the primary technical contact for internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and EPC contractors.

This high-ownership role requires strong electrical engineering knowledge, sound judgment, and up to 25% travel within Canada and the United States to verify

Qualifications

• Education in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combo.
• Minimum five years in project or systems engineering for energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems and protection coordination.
• Experience reviewing designs and specifications to close gaps.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection rules and energy storage codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical scope from design through construction and commissioning.
• Be the primary technical contact for requests and coordination.
• Manage schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables for project execution.
• Develop technical specs and support vendor qualification and testing.
• Support procurement and tendering with technical requirements and Q&A logs.
• Coordinate external engineers and lead design-review meetings.
• Review designs and docs for gaps and drive timely resolutions.
• Coordinate across electrical, civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Review FAT procedures and reports to confirm compliance.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction aligns with designs and quality standards.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning to resolve issues.

Skills

5+ years experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Grid interconnection

Engineering design review

Procurement support

Travel up to 25%

EMS/SCADA familiarity

Balance-of-plant systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC IT/OT networks

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Title

Sr. Project Engineer

Department

Project Engineering

Compensation

$125,000 - $160,000 + annual bonus (range varies depending on location; paid in local currency)

Reports To

Global Director, Project Engineering

Location

Canada or USA

About the Role

e-STORAGE is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the successful execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system 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 ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, engineering consultants, suppliers, EPC contractors, and other key stakeholders. The position involves up to 25% travel within Canada and the United States to support design verification, construction inspections, and the resolution of project-specific technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical execution of utility-scale battery storage projects from design development through construction and commissioning
• Serve as the primary project point of contact for technical requests, engineering coordination, and project support
• Manage technical scope, engineering schedules, project stakeholders, and deliverables to support successful project execution
• Develop technical specifications and support vendor reviews, supplier qualification, testing, and commissioning activities
• Support procurement and tendering activities by preparing technical requirements, coordinating supplier information, maintaining technical Q&A logs, and evaluating EPC bidder proposals
• Manage external engineering consultants and lead technical coordination and design-review meetings
• Review and coordinate engineering designs and technical documentation from suppliers, consultants, and contractors, identifying gaps and driving the timely resolution of comments
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering requirements across electrical, civil, structural, mechanical, controls, and balance-of-plant systems
• Review Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports to confirm compliance with project requirements
• Conduct site visits to verify that construction and installation activities align with approved designs, drawings, specifications, and quality expectations
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, helping resolve design, installation, and project-execution issues

Required Qualifications and Skills

• An educational background in in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience
• At least five years of project engineering, systems engineering, or related technical experience supporting complex energy, power, or electrical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, including cable sizing, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies
• Demonstrated experience reviewing engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation to identify gaps and resolve technical issues
• Working knowledge of grid-interconnection requirements and applicable renewable energy and energy storage codes and standards, including UL, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, NERC, and relevant regional market requirements
• Experience supporting procurement and technical bid evaluations for major electrical equipment such as inverters, transformers, and switchgear
• Ability to travel up to 25% within Canada and the United States, including occasional multi-day site visits
• Familiarity with EMS, SCADA, PPCs, PLCs, IT/OT networks, communication protocols, and related control systems is considered an asset
• Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems, including UPS systems, fire detection and suppression, HVAC, and auxiliary electrical systems, is considered an asset

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

#CanadianSolar Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.