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EDF Renewable Energy

Develops, builds, operates renewable energy projects

Senior Project Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (preferred), civil engineering, or mechanical engineering.
  • A good understanding of photovoltaic, storage, and/or wind technology, preferably solar.
  • At least 7 years of experience on renewable energy projects.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a project engineer.
  • Diversified knowledge of relevant codes, standards, engineering principles, and practices needed to produce safe, efficient, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective designs.
  • Experience with Microsoft and engineering software, including AutoCAD, ETAP, and/or other power-system software.
  • Membership in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate preliminary collection-system, substation, and transmission design, as well as the electrical and civil design basis for assigned projects.
  • Facilitate preliminary engineering activities, including geotechnical, LiDAR, hydrology, and electrical studies.
  • Participate in project reviews led by the phase leader for project development and implementation, and attend associated weekly and monthly meetings.
  • Serve as technical interface and lead with Development, Permitting, Interconnection, Estimating, Procurement, Resource Assessment, and Project Management teams.
  • Manage external third-party engineering consultants and collaborate throughout project development, considering company technical specifications and lessons learned.
  • Support technology reviews, equipment selection, and internal project pricing efforts.
  • Work with the Development team on permitting requirements to ensure designs meet specifications.
  • Support developers and conduct development site visits to assess constructability.
  • Provide technical assistance in preparing requests for proposals for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, and collaborate with the implementation team to transition projects from development to construction and support execution as needed.
  • Review and comment on EPC schedules of values.
  • Coordinate engineering requests for information and design deliverables at 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction stages with EPCs, utilities, independent system operators, and off-takers to meet interconnection requirements.
  • Coordinate detailed engineering reviews with subject matter experts and work closely with the construction team.
  • Review and comment on detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages and ensure compliance with company technical specifications.
  • Work with EPC managers and site managers to facilitate timely responses to and resolution of engineering requests for information.
  • Review and comment on contractor-submitted change orders.
  • Support independent engineers' technical due diligence reviews.
  • Coordinate design optimization and identify cost-reduction and other improvement opportunities.
  • Create engineering guidance, procedures, and processes.
  • Independently solve complex cross-functional problems, derive solutions, and share them with the broader team and organization.
  • Document and implement lessons learned from projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience or knowledge using photovoltaic design software, such as PVSyst, PVCase, or the System Advisor Model.

About the Company

EDF Renewable Energy

Develops, builds, operates renewable energy projects

EDF Renewables develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects to deliver clean power. It works by generating electricity from wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure, and selling the output under long-term power purchase agreements to utilities and large energy users. The company also offers services such as project development, asset management, and operations and maintenance to support its projects throughout their life cycle. Unlike some competitors, EDF Renewables combines an end-to-end project lifecycle business with a broad mix of technologies (wind, solar, storage, EV charging) and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, aiming to provide reliable, affordable energy while reducing environmental impact. Its goal is to power future generations in the most economical, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible way possible.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$5.7B
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1987

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