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Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE! Who We Are Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide. Position Title: Project Engineer Department: Project Engineering Compensation: $105,000 - $140,000 + 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 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 coordinate engineering activities from design development through construction and commissioning, collaborating with internal teams, engineering consultants, suppliers, EPC contractors, and other key stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a solid electrical foundation to develop deeper expertise within the rapidly growing battery energy storage industry while taking meaningful ownership of assigned project activities.
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: Coordinate the technical execution of utility-scale battery storage projects from design development through construction and commissioning Act as a technical point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating requests and escalating complex issues when required Manage assigned technical scope, engineering schedules, project stakeholders, and deliverables to support successful project execution Develop and review 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 reviewing EPC bidder proposals Coordinate external engineering consultants and support technical coordination and design-review meetings Review and coordinate engineering designs and technical documentation from suppliers, consultants, and contractors, identifying gaps and supporting the timely resolution of comments 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, assisting with the resolution of design, installation, and project-execution issues Review Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports to confirm alignment with project requirements Required Qualifications and Skills: An educational background in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience At least two years of project engineering, systems engineering, or related technical experience, ideally supporting utility-scale energy, power, or electrical infrastructure projects General understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, including electrical installation design, cable sizing, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation General knowledge of grid-interconnection requirements and applicable renewable energy and energy storage codes and standards, including UL,