Sr. Requirements Engineer
About The Position
Canadian Solar is seeking a Senior Requirements Engineer specializing in energy management system (EMS) controls and power conversion systems (PCS) for utility-scale battery energy storage systems. The role develops technical requirements aligned with business goals and project needs, creates control system and PCS specifications, guides control system technologies, and supports processes for global utility-scale energy storage solutions. The position requires familiarity with power systems, utility-scale inverters and generation, protection and transmission, modern industrial networks, and utility communication protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience designing and implementing global compliance standards for products such as SCADA and EMS, batteries, electrical systems, HVAC, inverters, or other industrial products.
- Knowledge of UL and IEC requirements.
- Knowledge of NERC-CIP cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with regional and global regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of battery-related standards, including IEC 62619, UL 1973, IEC 62933-5-1/-2, UL 9540, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, and ISO-27019.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, determine priorities, and collaborate effectively across disciplines and functional groups.
- Deep understanding of battery systems.
- Experience drafting technical requirements.
- Strong technical and analytical abilities.
- Results-driven approach with a focus on execution.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in compliance- or standards-related councils.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain technical requirements for battery energy storage control systems and power conversion systems in line with company goals and industry standards.
- Develop cybersecurity requirements and templates.
- Review project-specific control system and power conversion system requirements to ensure they are met.
- Develop requirements management strategies tailored to client needs and industry requirements.
- Monitor applicable standards, analyze their implications for products, and communicate findings to R&D, commercial, and engineering teams.
- Help find solutions to certification testing challenges.
- Read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions to examine test samples.
- Identify product compliance risks and vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate them and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Report regularly to the business team and relevant stakeholders.
- Utilize and maintain AI tools for developing technical requirements.
- Utilize and maintain version control tools to ensure requirements are traceable, auditable, and change-managed throughout their lifecycle.
Benefits
- Training programs and promotional opportunities to support employee growth.
- Flexible work options to support employee well-being and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
