Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Solar PV, BESS & Power ConditioningLocation:
North York, Ontario (office on the Yonge subway line), with regular travel to client sites across Ontario
Type:
Full-time, permanent
Reports to:
Senior Lead EngineerCircuit Energy is an Ontario-based EPC firm delivering Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Industrial UPS and Power Conditioning solutions to commercial and industrial clients. Since 2017, we have built a reputation for technically rigorous, turnkey projects that cut energy costs, harden power reliability and move clients toward their sustainability targets. We own the full project lifecycle: engineering, procurement, permitting, construction management, commissioning and incentive management. We work closely with our sister company, Edgecom Energy, on integrated energy and demand-management solutions.About the roleWe are hiring a Project Engineer who can take a Solar PV, BESS or Power Conditioning project from design through energization, and be accountable for it in the field. You will own the technical side of each project end to end: design and protection, equipment evaluation and selection with Procurement, permitting and utility coordination, contractor supervision on site, and testing and commissioning. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who is as comfortable on a rooftop or in an electrical room as in ETAP or AutoCAD.What you'll doProject management and deliveryLead the technical execution of multiple Solar PV, BESS, UPS and Power Conditioning projects at once, from kickoff to close‑outBuild and maintain project schedules with the Project Manager;
track scope, budget, risks and change ordersRun project, client, utility and contractor meetings and own the resulting action itemsCoordinate permitting and approvals: ESA, Connection Impact Assessments (CIA), LDC and utility interconnection, and building permitsSite supervision and field workTravel to project sites across Ontario for site assessments, construction oversight and inspectionsDirect and supervise electrical and mechanical subcontractors to ensure work matches IFC drawings, codes and safety requirementsPerform and witness testing and commissioning, and troubleshoot performance issues after energizationProduce site reports, punch lists and as‑built documentationEquipment evaluation and procurementStudy and compare major equipment: PV modules, inverters, battery systems and PCS, UPS, transformers, switchgear and protective devicesPrepare technical specifications, bid evaluations and vendor recommendations to support ProcurementHold technical meetings with manufacturers and suppliers;
review submittals, datasheets and lead timesEngineering and designDesign and review Solar PV systems (rooftop, ground-mount and carport): layout, string sizing, inverter selection, shading and yield modellingDesign BESS and Power Conditioning systems, including integration with existing PV, loads and microgridsDevelop and apply protection philosophy: relay settings, protective device coordination, short‑circuit and arc flash studies, and anti‑islanding requirementsProduce SLDs, layouts, cable schedules and drawing packages for RFP, permitting, IFC and as‑built stagesPerform cable sizing, grounding and bonding design, and power quality analysisClient and company supportPrepare technical proposals and present them to clients' engineering and operations teamsSupport incentive and rebate applications (e.G., Save on Energy programs)Collaborate with our sister organizations on integrated solutions, and keep the team current on codes, standards and new productsWhat you bringRequiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited universityP.Eng. licensed in Ontario, or EIT actively progressing toward licensure5+ years of electrical engineering experience, including at least 3 years managing or leading delivery of Solar PV, BESS and/or Power Conditioning projectsProven experience supervising contractors on active construction sitesWorking knowledge of protection philosophy and protective device coordination for C&I and utility-interconnected systemsHands‑on Solar PV design experience: layout, string sizing, inverter selection, shading analysis and interconnectionExperience evaluating equipment and writing technical specifications to support procurement decisionsStrong command of applicable codes and standards: OESC/CSA C22.1, IEEE 1547, NEC Article 690, OBC, NFPA, and Ontario utility interconnection requirementsAbility to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, including detailed C&I SLDsProficiency in AutoCAD and ETAP (or equivalent)Experience with PV modelling tools such as Helioscope, PVsyst or SAMValid Ontario driver's licence and willingness to travel to job sites regularlyAutonomous and organized: you can run several projects at once with minimal supervisionStrong assetsBESS design and commissioning experience, including PCS, EMS and BMS integrationPower Conditioning, UPS or power quality project experience (voltage sag, harmonics, flicker)Short‑circuit, arc flash, load flow and power quality studiesSwitchgear design and the applicable standardsCable sizing (load, voltage drop, derating, short‑circuit withstand), grounding and bonding design per IEEE/CSAExperience with ESA, CIA and Save on Energy incentive applicationsMicrogrid or PV + storage integration experiencePMP, NABCEP or equivalent certificationWhat we offerCompetitive salary plus per‑project performance bonusHealth, dental and vision coverageReal ownership: you will see your designs built and energized, not handed offFunded continuing education, certifications and P.Eng. licensing supportNorth York office on the subway line with underground access and an on‑site gymA small, senior, technically demanding team where your work has direct impactCircuit Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request at every stage of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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