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Project Engineer (CS e-STORAGE)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Engineer
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over multiple GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including North and South America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and East Asia. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects globally. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh in advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
Position Title:Project Engineer
Department:Engineering
Entity:CS e-STORAGE
Reports To:Senior Engineering Manager
Location:Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide - Australia
Position Summary:
The Project Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects in Australia with market-leading technologies. The Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering activities of two or three storage projects from the design phase through to commissioning, ensuring successful execution. The Project Engineer is expected to spend over 50% of their time at the project site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development of technical specifications, vendor reviews, and supplier qualifications, including testing and commissioning aspects of energy storage projects.
- Support procurement activities by managing supplier information gathering, generating technical requirement documents, and maintaining supplier Q&A logs.
- Manage engineering consultants or the EPC performing grid interconnection studies as required by AEMO or NSPs in accordance with the NER.
- Review and evaluate technical aspects of EPC bidder proposals related to energy storage during EPC selection.
- Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility, ensuring project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts.
- Responsible for technical project execution, which requires managing scope, stakeholders, and schedules, ensuring alignment among all parties.
- Interface with internal (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Manage engineering consultants and host weekly coordination and design review meetings with stakeholders.
- Review and coordinate design and technical information from suppliers and contractors.
- Manage the design review process, ensuring all comments are addressed.
- Inspect construction work and resolve installation and commissioning technical issues.
- Suggest product design or procedural improvements based on lessons learned.
Other:
- Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors in the energy storage industry.
- Support value-engineering and process improvement efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- BS in an engineering field or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in project and/or systems engineering within Energy Storage integrators or EPC contractors.
- Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems.
- Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc.).
- Solid understanding of commissioning and testing of Energy Storage projects.
- Proficient in construction project management (Submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Non- Conformance, As-builts).
- Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short Circuit/Load Flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding (per IEEE80), and other design topics.
- Working knowledge of processes and technical requirements prescribed under the National Electricity Rules.
- Experience with NSP requirements for network planning, augmentation, and generator connections.
- Global perspective and awareness, with experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company.
- A results-oriented professional with a can-do attitude, setting aggressive, measurable goals and being prepared to be evaluated on their achievement.
Compensation & Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.