Job Description

Company Description

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AECOM has a position available for a Solar Engineering Specialist as part of our multi-disciplinary energy and engineering team in Markham, ON; Calgary, AB; Burnaby, BC; Edmonton, AB; Mississauga, ON.

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of offices located in Canada. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, overhead and underground transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), renewable generation (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), power distribution (overhead and underground power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.). We are looking for an up-and-coming leader with a solar PV design and power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in solar engineering coupled with experience supervising teams and leading tasks on projects.The successful candidate is expected to be a detail oriented, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently under the guidance of senior staff. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with solar engineering and design and their interconnection and distribution systems. Experience with battery energy storage and/or wind power is a plus. It is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into an engineering leadership role.

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following: Supervising a team of engineers in the completion of utility scale solar projects as well as solar microgrid solutions Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities Supporting company business development activities as it relates to renewable energy projects Providing input to management on project resourcing and staff forecasting needs Monitoring your teams project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects Solar PV system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems Solar PV system energy production modelling Developing solar construction and equipment specifications Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing) Support drawing production - Solar PV system One line and three-line diagrams, Cable and Conduit Schedules Bill of Materials PV system cost estimation and payback evaluations DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings

Level specific responsibilities:

• Serves as lead solar engineer and Engineer of Record on mid- to large size solar PV projects
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff\'s specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts, and presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others. Participates in development of technical proposals.
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and scheduleReviews, checks and signs off work prepared by team.
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS (Bachelor\'s in Electrical Engineering preferred) and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience must include electrical design of commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems coupled with leadership experience
• Occasional travel within Canada will be required
• Current professional engineering license(s) in Alberta/Saskatchewan/Ontario

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience preferred
• Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired
• Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope Battery Energy Store System and/or other renewables experience MV AC Collection System Design Experience
• Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
• Strong Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.).
• Interest in developing talented technical teams
• Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\'s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you\'ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.

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