Sr. Electrical Engineer
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Edmonton, hybrid
Terms: Full time, Permanent
Salary/Rate: $100,000 to $150,000
Requirements: Able to travel within Canada and the United States
Start Date: Early 2024
About us
Grengine (think “Green-Engine”) is a pioneering force in the energy storage sector, dedicated to transforming lives through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our core mission is to eliminate energy poverty by providing accessible and ethical battery energy storage systems. We design and manufacture advanced energy storage technologies that can be charged using various sources, from renewables to the grid. Our versatile and stackable battery packs are built for remote and temporary locations, empowering communities, industries, and individuals with reliable, clean power. Our customers range from remote indigenous communities seeking energy independence to forward-thinking corporations aiming to transition to greener energy alternatives. At Grengine, we envision a future where energy accessibility is universal, ethical practices prevail, and technology fosters positive change.
About the role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Grengine, you will play a pivotal role in advancing energy storage solutions for our customers. This position will be responsible for the design (from concept to detailed engineering) and integration of Grengine’s battery systems into stand-alone, microgrid, and utility-grid solutions. You will work with other engineers, subject matter experts, and the management team to engineer and produce great solutions for our customers. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, offering you a diverse and dynamic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and adaptable individual looking to contribute to a fast-paced and forward-thinking company. Other areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: safety culture, mentorship, informal leadership, and encouraging innovation. You will report directly to the VP of Engineering and would be a Responsible Member of our engineering team.
Responsibilities
Feasibility studies, front end engineering designs, and detailed designs of utility-grid and microgrid integrated battery energy storage systems.
Involved with projects to identify, assess, and develop great solutions for our clients with protective measures for engineering risks.
Support of battery system level design failure mode and effect analysis and ensure the linking with other components and subsystems.
Work with other engineers and subject matter experts to coordinate battery system electronics and software, to ensure the optimal integration of the system requirements.
Support system safety planning, assessments and authentication.
Be one of the Responsible Members on Grengines Engineering Permit to Practice.
Most importantly: Have fun!
Candidate requirements
Alignment with the company’s values: Kind, Tenacious, Courageously Curious, Ethical, and Fun!
Can-do attitude, problem solver, and very flexible with shifting tasks.
Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
Practising, licensed professional member, professional engineer, or licensee (or eligible to be a licensed with APEGA) and in good standing.
Experience with inverters, decentralized energy systems, integration with micro-grid and utility grids, microcontrollers, automatic transfer switches and high voltage/industrial grid connections.
Strong at customer-oriented communication.
Experienced with producing solutions that can be implemented to enable a balanced and optimum result that considers all stakeholder requirements (eg. business, technical, social).
Experienced with establishing acceptance criteria with the customer.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self starter. Ability to work as a team and also independently.
Understands the Canadian Electrical Code.
Experience with trouble-shooting and diagnosing electrical faults.
Optional/Ideal
Has been a notable and positive influence in supporting a strong safety culture.
Experience with Google Suite (gmail, sheets, docs, etc.).
Has led or mentored teams, either formally or informally.
Has used modelling and simulation to assess function and performance of battery system elements, or entire battery systems.
Has done root-cause-analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Project management experience.
5S experience.
Why Grengine
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Four weeks vacation for all staff, plus additional days.
Hybrid work, primarily working at Grengine’s Edmonton facility in Northwest Edmonton but can work remotely from time-to-time, depending on the nature of the tasks.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Dog friendly office.
Flexible work schedule.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply directly via email to laura.kennett@growinggreener.ca with your resume and cover letter. Please use the subject line “2024 Senior Electrical Engineer: FIRST NAME LAST NAME”.