Certification Engineer

Moment Energy • Coquitlam, BC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Moment Energy is seeking a Certification Engineer that will serve as Moment Energy’s subject-matter expert on energy storage certification standards and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for guiding product teams through certification requirements, managing certification timelines and budgets, and coordinating closely with testing labs and regulatory bodies.
You will work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams to ensure Design for Certification is embedded in product development from the earliest stages. This role will also act as the primary liaison with certification laboratories and local authorities to ensure our energy storage systems meet all regulatory requirements for deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or other related Engineering degree.
• Previous experience certifying large hardware or electrical products.
• Strong knowledge of the North American NRTLs and certification bodies.
• Experience managing long-term certification or compliance projects.
• Proven track record bringing products through certification.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and certification processes.
• Ability to analyze technical documentation and identify compliance risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail in documentation and compliance processes.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with lithium-ion battery systems.
• Knowledge of energy policy, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory trends.
• Familiarity with grid-connected energy systems or PCS integration.
• Knowledge of UL1973, UL9540, and UL9540A certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal subject-matter expert on energy storage certification standards including CSA, UL, NFPA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Research, interpret, and summarize applicable standards for internal teams.
• Stay current on evolving industry regulations and certification requirements.
• Provide certification guidance during product design reviews.
• Define certification requirements for new product designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure certification considerations are incorporated early in development.
• Develop and manage certification timelines in collaboration with engineering leadership.
• Define key milestones, risks, and critical paths for certification programs.
• Track certification activities to ensure products meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Define certification budgets including testing costs, samples, consultants, and lab fees.
• Track certification expenditures and testing resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for certification laboratories and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
• Coordinate testing schedules, documentation, and certification activities.
• Gather quotes and manage vendor relationships for certification services.
• Identify certification risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards throughout product development.
• Engage with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to determine requirements for energy storage installations.
• Research certification and compliance requirements for deployment in new geographic markets.

Benefits

• Employee equity
• Robust RRSP matching program
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife
• Paid time off
• Paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Generous paid sick leave
• Open and collaborative office culture
• Frequent company socials
• Wellness programs (weekly yoga/fitness)
• Free EV charging on-site
• Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy
• Generous supply of coffee and snacks for the office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior