Lead Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working autonomously on multiple projects with coaching or support from Engineering Manager/ Project Managers.
• Conceptual and detailed electrical design of green energy generation systems such as solar, wind, and battery storage, including interconnections with building and utility grid infrastructure.
• Electrical power distribution design, analysis and calculations in Low, Medium or High Voltage systems.
• Microgrid Control systems design, protection and control, and power system modelling.
• Auditing and assessing existing building electrical systems such as power distribution, and lighting.
• Draft proposals with details including: designs, specifications, surveys, measures, calculations, and costing for potential clients.
• Provide technical support to internal departments including Marketing and Business Development to assist in the sales cycle.
• Preparing conceptual plans for systems.
• Designing new or retrofit systems.
• Preparing technical specifications, equipment selection, and tenders.
• Commissioning retrofitted or new building systems.
• Preparing operations and maintenance manuals.
• Providing training to customer staff regarding the improvements made to the facilities.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to develop technical and professional skills.
• Work and present information professionally to customers as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as required by direct manager.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Master of Engineering in Power Engineering or Control Systems
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience
• Provincial Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)
• Additional Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of low, medium or high voltage power distribution, and building electrical systems
• Experienced in Microgrid Control system and Protection & Control.
• Proficient in power system analysis and modelling software such as ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD or others
• Knowledge of microgrid integration of renewal energy sources with conventional power sources.
• Knowledge of solar PV design software such PVSyst, Helioscope.
• Knowledge of SCADA, instrumentation and measurement equipment
• AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel
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• Ameresco Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.