Our client is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets.

Overview

- Support the end-to-end engineering execution of BESS projects for data centers, from development to commissioning.

- Manage the technical scope of projects and serve as the technical point of contract to the project manager.

- Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met.

- Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, OEMs, and design consultants on integration of BESS with data center electrical infrastructure.

- Review and validate system designs (electrical, civil, mechanical) and vendor submittals to ensure technical compliance and quality.

- Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, Wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems

- Prepare Electrical Equipment Specifications, Data Sheets, Purchase Requisitions and Bid evaluations for inverters, Switchgear, Transformers and other electrical equipment as required

- Develop Short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies using software such as ETAP.

- Assist in developing project schedules, procurement plans, and technical documentation.

- Conduct site walks and support field activities during installation and commissioning.

- Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) of BESS components and systems.

- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with Project Management.





- Ensure all work is compliant with relevant codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA) and client's internal standards.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.

- 3+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within the BESS, electrical infrastructure, or data center sectors.

- Familiarity with energy storage systems (CATL, Sungrow, Tesla, etc.) and high-voltage infrastructure.

- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts.

- Strong understanding of the electrical system design, system studies, relay coordination, and protection & control.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, power system study programs (Ex. ETAP, SKM).

- Basic understanding of Civil, Mechanical, and Structural work.

- Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings

- Ability to manage subcontractors and drive schedule of Engineering activities

- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

- Ability to problem solve issues and have an “outside the box” mentality

- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

- Able to produce clear and concise documentation

- Solid work ethic

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff in a team.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Ability to travel to project sites across the U.S. as needed (up to 50%).

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Willingness to travel

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greater Toronto Area, ON

📌 Project Engineer - BESS (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 OhmIX
📍 Greater Toronto Area