Senior Power Engineer

🕒 March 12

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SLR Consulting

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Energy • Environment

SLR Consulting is a global environmental consultancy that specializes in sustainability solutions across various sectors. With a mission of 'Making Sustainability Happen', the company offers expert advisory services to tackle complex sustainability challenges while delivering value through strategic performance, sustainability reporting, and project delivery support. SLR Consulting focuses on sectors including built environments, consumer goods, and energy, among others, providing innovative solutions for climate resilience, waste management, and responsible sourcing.

📋 Description

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design for utility-scale projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards. • Preparing scopes of work, comprehensive proposals and costing engineering engagements. • Mentor team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing standards and best practices across the practice. • Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction. • Oversee project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management. • Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget. • Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using Excel and PVSyst. • Perform and review power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP. • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses. • Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed. • Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, and building codes). • Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities as required. • Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance. • Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration. • Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering; solar and battery storage experience preferred • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering • Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD) • Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and/or National Electrical Code (NEC) • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset • Licensed Canadian P.Eng. or US PE • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English • Legally authorized to work in Canada or U.S. • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.