Electrical Engineer, Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage Systems

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in 3 locations across Western Canada. We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage Systems Engineer  – Permanent Full Time

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to manage and complete the electrical engineering of commercial and utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems. In this role you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting opportunities, both large and small, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work. 

The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. The candidate will have power systems and electrical engineering experience and competencies with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, subconsultants and clients in a professional, yet personable manner.

Primary duties include:

• Manage the electrical engineering of commercial and utility scale solar projects, including the coordination of other engineering team members, drafting, and sub-consultants
• Electrical engineering of solar PV and battery energy storage systems including:
  • Consideration and application of various utility technical interconnection requirements
  • Power system analysis
  • Protection and control system analysis and design
  • Industrial power system electrical design
  • Battery energy storage sizing, simulation and product selection
  • Leadership in design of solar PV systems for long term reliability and safe operations and maintenance
• Manage the delivery of solar PV and battery energy storage system EPC and consulting project deliverables with internal and 3rd party engineering partners
• Liaise with and support Sales and Project Management teams through all stages of project lifecycle as needed
• Support internal team members in creating detailed PV system performance analysis
• Support Utility-Scale Operations and Maintenance team on electrical engineering needs as required

Requirements:

• Experience in the design and construction of solar power systems
• Professional Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 4 years experience as an Engineer
• Registration and/or eligibility for registration with APEGA and EGBC

Considered an Asset

• Project management skills and experience
• Experience leading drafting and design teams
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD
• Clear understanding of the current Canadian Electrical Code and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience with PVSyst, PVCase and other solar design and performance modelling tools
• Homer Grid, Energy Toolbase and/or other Battery Energy Storage System design optimization tools
• Preference will be given to candidates located in Calgary, Edmonton or Kelowna

SkyFire is a growing mid-sized business which means significant career growth opportunities for the right individual. While the primary responsibilities are those associated with solar construction, individuals who possess skills and are comfortable working in or supporting complementary roles (e.g. business development, project management, sales, etc) on an as-needed basis are particularly valuable to our business.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee owner
• Comprehensive dental and health benefits including health care spending account
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• Diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace with a multitude of other benefits

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.