Technical Validation Coordinator

Canadian Solar Inc.•Kitchener, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Validation Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the validation and integration of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role ensures validation activities are well-organized, thoroughly documented, and aligned with engineering and testing timelines. The coordinator interfaces with engineering teams, vendors, and site personnel to help ensure system-level functionality and readiness before handoff.

Requirements

2+ years in energy, renewables, industrial controls, or utility-scale infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting validation, integration, or commissioning efforts involving power systems, automation, or SCADA.
Exposure to or familiarity with BESS-related subsystems such as PCS, EMS, BMS, or protective relaying.
Hands-on experience with technical documentation, test execution tracking, and issue management tools (e.g., Excel, Jira, SharePoint, Trello, Smartsheet).
Understanding of electrical single-line diagrams, network block diagrams, and validation workflows.
Experience collaborating across engineering, operations, and field service teams.
Highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of juggling multiple validation tasks across different projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize technical issues and coordinate between teams.
Proactive and resourceful in following up on open issues and ensuring validation tasks stay on track.
Comfortable coordinating logistical elements such as site access, shipping, and personnel scheduling.
Able to work independently but also thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving technical landscape.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel to validation sites (up to 50%) to support field validation activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule subsystem and system-level validation activities for BESS deployments, including PCS, EMS, BMS, BCI, FACP, and safety systems.
Manage validation logistics, including test equipment inventory and delivery, site access coordination, shipment of hardware or tools, and scheduling of field support personnel.
Maintain and update validation test plans, execution trackers, issue logs, and punch lists.
Track and follow up on open validation issues and facilitate timely resolution with responsible engineers or vendors.
Document and distribute daily/weekly validation progress reports to engineering and project stakeholders.
Support field teams by preparing validation documentation, ensuring test pre-conditions are met, and managing revision control.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in validation workflow, tools, and templates.
Ensure all validation activities are executed in compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and project schedules.