Sr. Manager - Electrical Project Manager - Sungrid Solutions

SunGrid is one of the world’s leading Battery Energy Storage Solutions providers. The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace recognizes SunGrid as a growing, value-added partner globally. We’re in a period of explosive growth and have dozens of exciting careers available right now at our Houston, Calgary, Cambridge, and Toronto offices.

The SunGrid team has unparalleled experience in designing, constructing, and building utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally. We utilize the foremost technological energy storage manufacturers that allow for high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions.

The success of any project ultimately comes down to the quality of the people involved, and high standards for recruiting and retaining top talent are paramount for efficient operations on all levels of the organization.

Our opportunities are ideal for those who share our excitement to create better energy for tomorrow and a sustainable world alongside the world’s most talented Project Execution Teams and Engineers.

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Senior Manager, you will play a strategic role in project execution, primarily focusing on integrating, protecting, and controlling Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and PV. The role will ensure adherence to quality, cost, and schedule requirements while prioritizing safety and compliance with industry standards. You will evaluate storage technologies concerning project goals, including modules, DC components, inverters, racking, BESS containers, BESS balance of plant equipment, and medium voltage systems. Your responsibilities will also include electrical design with single-line schematics, circuit diagram design, and component selection for AC and DC electrical systems. Additionally, you'll review and incorporate electrical studies such as ampacity studies, load flow, reactive power capability, short circuits, grounding, and Arc flash. You'll conduct site investigations and inspections, coordinating design and planning electrical tests on BESS or its subsystems at the test bench or on-site. Documentation, instrumentation, and coordination of tests, writing test reports, and making necessary recommendations will be part of your duties. You'll also provide technical support to different departments involved in project advancement and implementation.

Your duties will involve reviewing proposals, contracts, and agreements to determine requirements and scope of work, and coordinating with internal and external engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. Additionally, you'll lead project development efforts for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources (DER), and microgrid projects by visiting customer sites, gathering relevant project information and data, conducting engineering analysis, developing project scopes, and preparing preliminary cost estimates. You'll also lead the procurement process for major electrical equipment by developing scopes of supply, issuing requests for proposals from vendors, responding to vendor questions, and evaluating proposals.

Furthermore, you'll provide oversight and technical review for third-party engineer-of-record’s (EOR) drawings and specifications related to microgrid architecture and control, solar PV, energy storage, and other DERs to ensure designs meet customer objectives and guaranteed performance. You'll lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of such third-party EOR. Ensuring project designs and implementation achieve guaranteed energy and performance metrics, meet customer requirements, and comply with industry standards, practices, specifications, and codes will also be part of your responsibilities. You'll provide engineering support during construction by responding to subcontractor questions, visiting construction sites to confirm implementation by design intent and specifications, and reviewing and approving submittals for electrical and control equipment such as generation equipment, battery energy storage systems, transformers, switchgear, switches, and relays. Supporting the commissioning, start-up, and testing of electrical systems and equipment, developing commissioning and performance verification plans, witnessing and signing off on field execution of such plans by subcontractors, and reviewing system performance data via SCADA and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) to verify and troubleshoot system performance will also be part of your role. Lastly, you'll review utility interconnection, including reviewing application data, system studies, and interconnection agreement language.

This role requires multiple hands-on BESS experiences, deploying at least 10MW of deployments. Additionally, this role entails mentoring and building fast-paced project engineers team in the USA and Canada and being willing to travel nationwide as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for protection and control initiatives aligned with overall business objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of controls and automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Technology Assessment and Implementation:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to controls and automation.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance the organization's control systems and automation capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including engineering, construction, commissioning, and quality assurance to ensure a seamless integration of control and automation solutions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with controls and automation projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for controls and automation systems.
• Implement monitoring tools and processes to track system performance, analyze data, and optimize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage budgets for controls and automation projects.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure the efficient execution of projects while maximizing ROI.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering – Power Systems) from an accredited university.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Minimum of 10 plus years of industrial automation experience in utility-scale and renewable energy projects, with expertise in designing and reviewing control, and protection systems.
• Extensive experience in design management, project execution, and leadership roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience working directly with one or more of the following technologies: solar PV, energy storage, smart grid, electric distribution, protection and controls systems, backup generators, and cogeneration.
• Experience with the interconnection of generating facilities, including the application process, operating conditions, and metering requirements.
• Experience in designing control philosophies that include advance use cases like microgrids.
• Experience in protection and control, power systems, AC and DC design for LV and MV systems.
• Knowledge with one of the engineering software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD, PSCAD/ETAP/CYME)
• Thorough understanding of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including CEC/OESC.
• Knowledge of protection relay (SEL/GE/ABB) is a strong asset
• Experience with power device interfaces (LV/HV batteries, inverters, contactors, DC/DC and DC/AC converters, etc.), BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) knowledge is a strong asset
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork abilities, with a focus on customer satisfaction and project efficiency.
• Participate in FAT, SAT & UAT testing & commissioning.
• Situational awareness and effective problem-solving skills
• Inter-personal communication skills, good team player
• Familiarity with digital tools, data acquisition, and smart grid technologies.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and hazardous area classifications.
• Background in manufacturing facilities or industrial environments.