Ameresco

Lead Electrical Engineer

Ameresco • $100K — $130K *
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0A5In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Master's in Power Engineering or Control Systems
  • Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience
  • Provincial Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)
  • Strong knowledge of low, medium, or high voltage power distribution systems
  • Experienced with Microgrid Control systems and Protection & Control

Responsibilities

  • Work autonomously on multiple projects with support from Engineering Manager/Project Managers
  • Design electrical components for green energy systems like solar and wind
  • Conduct power distribution analysis and calculations in various voltage systems
  • Design and model Microgrid Control systems
  • Audit existing building electrical systems to assess performance
  • Draft proposals outlining designs, specifications, and costings for clients
  • Provide technical support to departments aiding in the sales cycle
  • Mentor junior engineers in technical and professional skills

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between office and remote work
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to innovative projects in renewable energy
  • Collaborative team environment fostering knowledge sharing
  • Potential for mentorship roles within the engineering team
Full Job Description
Ameresco is currently looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer who will support the project team reporting directly to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Richmond Hill, ON.

Responsibilities:
  • Working autonomously on multiple projects with coaching or support from Engineering Manager/ Project Managers.
  • Conceptual and detailed electrical design of green energy generation systems such as solar, wind, and battery storage, including interconnections with building and utility grid infrastructure.
  • Electrical power distribution design, analysis and calculations in Low, Medium or High Voltage systems.
  • Microgrid Control systems design, protection and control, and power system modelling.
  • Auditing and assessing existing building electrical systems such as power distribution, and lighting.
  • Draft proposals with details including: designs, specifications, surveys, measures, calculations, and costing for potential clients.
  • Provide technical support to internal departments including Marketing and Business Development to assist in the sales cycle.
  • Preparing conceptual plans for systems.
  • Designing new or retrofit systems.
  • Preparing technical specifications, equipment selection, and tenders.
  • Commissioning retrofitted or new building systems.
  • Preparing operations and maintenance manuals.
  • Providing training to customer staff regarding the improvements made to the facilities.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members to develop technical and professional skills.
  • Work and present information professionally to customers as necessary.
  • Other responsibilities as required by direct manager.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Master of Engineering in Power Engineering or Control Systems
  • Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience
  • Provincial Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)


Additional Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of low, medium or high voltage power distribution, and building electrical systems
  • Experienced in Microgrid Control system and Protection & Control.
  • Proficient in power system analysis and modelling software such as ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD or others
  • Knowledge of microgrid integration of renewal energy sources with conventional power sources.
  • Knowledge of solar PV design software such PVSyst, Helioscope.
  • Knowledge of SCADA, instrumentation and measurement equipment
  • AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel


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About Ameresco

Ameresco, Inc. provides comprehensive energy services for businesses and organizations in North America and Europe. The company's services include energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions. Ameresco's customers include federal, state, and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Ameresco
Size
1,272 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$54 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ
AMRC
* Ladders Estimates

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