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Company Summary:
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules, and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar's world-class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world's fastest-growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006. Canadian Solar is an equal opportunity employer.
Canadian Solar aims to power the world with solar energy and to create a cleaner Earth for future generations. Our culture and people are our most important assets and a key source of our competitive advantage. We strive to “Make the Difference” in our work by cultivating a corporate culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and creating a lasting positive impact on society and the communities where we operate.
As a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, e-STORAGE is a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. At the core of the e-STORAGE platform is SolBank a self-manufactured, lithium-iron phosphate chemistry-based battery engineered for utility-scale applications. Through our innovative solutions, we aim to optimize grid operations, promote clean energy integration, and foster a more resilient and sustainable energy.
Position Title:Sr. Project Engineer
Department:Engineering
Entity:SSAU
Reports To:Sr. Engineering Manager
Location:Hybrid - Sydney, Australia
Position Summary:
The Sr. Project Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects in Australia with market-leading technologies. The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering activities of two or three Storage projects from the design phase through to commissioning to ensure 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, supplier qualifications, etc., 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's proposals pertaining to energy storage during the course of EPC selection.
- Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts.
- Responsible for technical project execution, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders and schedule and keeping all parties in sync.
- Interface with internal customers (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Manage Engineering Consultant and host weekly coordination and design review meetings with stakeholders.
- Review/coordinate design and other technical information from suppliers and contractors.
- Manage design review process and ensure all comments are closed.
- Inspect construction work and support the resolution of installation and commissioning technical issues.
- Suggest improvement in product design or procedures/processes based on lessons learned.
- Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors throughout the energy storage industry.
- Support value-engineering and process improvements efforts by sharing project specific lessons learned.
- 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 integrator or EPC contractor.
- 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 such as inverters, transformers, switchgear etc...
- Must have a sound understanding of commissioning, and testing of Energy Storage projects.
- Proficient in construction project management (Submittals, RFIs, Change Order, Non- Conformance, As built)
- Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80 and other relevant design topics.
- Working knowledge of the processes and the technical requirements prescribed under the National Electricity Rules,
- Experience in working with NSP requirements for network planning and/or augmentation and generator connections.
- Global perspective and awareness, and direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company would be beneficial.
- A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.
