Commissioning Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.

19h•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial Completion to ensure successful execution and operation of the BESS project. This role is expected to spend over 75% of their time at project sites in Texas, Arizona, California, and others as needed.

Requirements

Educational background in Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within the renewable energy sector
Hands-on 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
Hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance
Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80, and other relevant design topics
Excellent time management skills; able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently

Responsibilities

Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design, and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure proper coordination of commissioning activities
Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success
Execution of commissioning activities, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders, and schedule and keeping all parties in sync
Interface with internal customers (commissioning manager, project manager, construction manager) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication
Manage equipment suppliers and host daily plan of the day (POD) with each supplier to have them report progress and schedule their work
Perform site visits to coordinate the commissioning plan, schedules, and checklist to ensure all commissioning activities and performance testing are executed efficiently
Suggest improvements in commissioning execution plan 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 improvement efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned