Senior Substation Engineer – Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind & BESS)
Location: Montreal, QC or San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
⚡ Industry: Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Solar | Wind | Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
About the Opportunit
yWe're seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical engineering coordination of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout the project lifecycle—from early-stage development through construction
.This position plays a critical role in supporting grid-scale Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects by managing engineering deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting interconnection activities, and ensuring projects progress successfully from preliminary engineering (10% design) through Issued for Construction (IFC)
.If you're passionate about renewable energy and enjoy working across development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams, we'd love to hear from you
.What You'll
DoDevelopment & Engineering Suppo
- rtLead preliminary engineering activities for collection systems, substations, transmission, civil, and electrical desig- n.Coordinate engineering studies including geotechnical, hydrology, LiDAR, and electrical analyse- s.Serve as the primary technical interface between Development, Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Procurement, Estimating, Interconnection, and Project Management team- s.Manage and coordinate third-party engineering consultants throughout project developmen- t.Support technology evaluations, equipment selection, engineering estimates, and project pricing effort- s.Partner with Development teams to ensure engineering designs support permitting requirement- s.Conduct project site visits to evaluate constructability and support project developmen
t.EPC Engineering & Design Manageme
- ntAssist in preparing EPC contractor Requests for Proposal (RFPs- ).Coordinate engineering deliverables throughout all project design phases (30%, 60%, 90%,



and IFC- ).Manage engineering RFIs and coordinate with EPC contractors, utilities, ISOs, and off-taker- s.Review EPC Schedule of Values (SOVs- ).Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering reviews with internal subject matter expert- s.Review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering packages for compliance with project specification
s.Construction Suppo
- rtSupport EPC and Site Managers by facilitating timely engineering responses and issue resolutio- n.Review contractor change orders and provide technical inpu- t.Support Independent Engineer (IE) technical due diligence review
s.Continuous Improveme
- ntIdentify engineering optimization opportunities that improve cost, quality, and project executio- n.Develop engineering procedures, standards, and best practice- s.Solve complex technical challenges across multiple discipline- s.Capture and implement lessons learned across project
s.What We're Looking
ForRequired Qualificat
- ionsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Enginee- ring7+ years of experience supporting renewable energy proj- ects2+ years of experience as a Project Engi- neerStrong understanding of utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects (Solar prefer- red)Experience coordinating engineering through multiple project phases from development through construc- tionKnowledge of engineering codes, standards, and best practices for utility-scale energy proj- ectsExperience reviewing civil, structural, and electrical engineering design pack- agesProficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software such- as:Aut- oCAD- ETAPPower system analysis soft- wareExperience with PV software such as PVSyst, PVCase, or System Advisor Model (SAM) is prefe
rredDesired S
- killsStrong project coordination and organizational s- killsAbility to manage multiple projects and competing prior- itiesExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeho- ldersStrong analytical and problem-solving abil- itiesSelf-motivated, proactive, and collabor- ativeComfortable working in a quick-paced, multidisciplinary enviro
nment

📌 Senior Substation Engineer (Montreal)
🏢 The Planet Group
📍 Montreal