Senior Requirements Engineer - Energy Storage Controls

Canadian Solar Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Senior Requirements Engineer to specialize in EMS controls and Power Conversion Systems for utility-scale battery energy storage. You will develop technical requirements and guide control system technologies to meet project needs, across global markets.

The role requires deep knowledge of battery systems, utility-scale inverters, and applicable standards, with collaboration across R&D, engineering and commercial teams to deliver compliant, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the design and implementation of global compliance standards for products such as SCADA and EMS, batteries, electrical systems, HVAC, inverters, or other industrial products.
• Knowledge of UL & IEC requirements.
• Knowledge of NERC-CIP cyber security requirements.
• Experience with regional and global regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of battery-related standards such as IEC62619, UL1973, IEC62933-5-1/-2, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855, ISO-27019.
• Proven success in working independently, handling multiple tasks, and determining priorities in a team environment, balanced by an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines or functional groups.
• Deep understanding of battery systems.
• Participation in compliance or standard-related councils is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Requirements: Create and maintain technical requirements for battery energy storage control systems and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) in line with company goals and industry standards.
• Cyber security: Develop a set of security requirements and templates.
• Review Project-Specific Requirements: Carefully review and ensure project-specific requirements for control systems and Power Conversion Systems are met.
• Negotiate and Develop Requirements Management: Develop comprehensive requirements management strategies tailored to specific client needs and industry requirements.
• Track Applicable Standards: Monitor applicable standards and analyze their implications on our products, communicating these to the R&D, commercial, and engineering teams.
• Certification Testing Solutions: Assist in finding solutions to challenges related to certification testing.
• Examine Test Samples: Read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions to examine test samples.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify potential compliance risks and vulnerabilities within our products, developing strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Regular Reporting: Report regularly to the business team and relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Utilize and maintain AI tools for developing technical requirements.
• Utilize and maintain version control tools to make sure the requirements are traceable, auditable, and change-managed throughout the lifecycle.

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Senior Requirements Engineer to specialize in EMS controls and Power Conversion Systems for utility-scale battery energy storage. You will develop technical requirements and guide control system technologies to meet project needs, across global markets.

The role requires deep knowledge of battery systems, utility-scale inverters, and applicable standards, with collaboration across R&D, engineering and commercial teams to deliver compliant, secure solutions.