Project Engineer

  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Full Time

Description

Project Engineer to support the design and engineering and overall development of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from feasibility through to completion. Join/build a new team under an established name.

Job Description:

Develop technical designs for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including site layouts, design packages, single-line diagrams (SLDs), system sizing, and electrical modeling, ensuring alignment with both performance and financial objectives.

Optimize BESS designs through cross-functional collaboration to achieve the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE)

Support regulatory and permitting processes and help resolve technical issues to ensure compliance with applicable development and permitting requirements for renewable energy projects.

Prepare detailed cost estimates, perform site visits, and conduct engineering reviews and calculations, including cable/equipment sizing, transformers, switchgear, and grounding transformers.

Provide technical input during project execution, assist with troubleshooting, and manage design changes as needed.

Conduct technical due diligence for independent engineering reviews and project financing efforts.

Collaborate with suppliers and EPC partners on equipment selection and system integration.

Ensure all project work adheres to relevant industry and regulatory standards.

Support critical phases of the project, such as testing and commissioning.

Assist with the interconnection application process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Respond to pre-design technical queries from EPC contractors and owners engineers.

Create, maintain, and update technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and technical exhibits.

Provide technical support for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC RFPs, and supply agreements related to BESS projects.

Develop strong relationships with BESS integrators and vendors to support successful project execution.

Manage and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and compliance records.

Skills

electrical engineering, energy storage, electrical layout, project management, autocad, pmp, scada, project engineering, project coordination, design, engineering

Top Skills Details

electrical engineering,energy storage,electrical layout

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate has experience managing the Engineering scope of projects through all phases: development, construction, and operations. And is able to travel 5% of the time.

Nice to Haves:

1. PMP or experience in demonstrated formal project management practices

2. SCADA knowledge/experience

3. Experience preparing/supporting regulatory permits and compliance documentation

5. 3-5 years of experience in the renewables or BESS sector

Experience Level

Intermediate

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON. A propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services dingenierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires a faire progresser leurs initiatives en matiere dingenierie et de science en leur donnant acces a des experts specialises qui favorisent la mise a lechelle, linnovation et la mise en marche rapide. Avec un reseau de pres de 30000consultants et plus de 4500clients aux Etats-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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Job ID: 490012493
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025

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