Canadian Solar

Sr. Project Engineer

Canadian Solar$125K — $160K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in project engineering or systems engineering in energy or electrical infrastructure
  • Expertise in low/medium-voltage electrical systems, including analysis and coordination
  • Proven skills in reviewing engineering designs and resolving technical gaps
  • Familiarity with grid interconnection standards relevant to renewable energy and storage
  • Experience in procurement and bid evaluations for major electrical equipment
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, including multi-day site visits

Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution of utility-scale battery projects from design to commissioning
  • Act as primary contact for technical inquiries and project support
  • Manage project scope, engineering schedules, and stakeholder communications
  • Create technical specifications and facilitate vendor reviews
  • Assist in procurement activities and evaluate technical proposals
  • Lead consultations with external engineering teams and coordinate design reviews
  • Ensure alignment of multidisciplinary engineering requirements throughout the project

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Other employee perks and benefits
Full Job Description
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


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

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We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package-including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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