At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and optimization of solar PV systems with battery storage.
- Company: Fast-growing Quebec cleantech company focused on renewable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Full-time role with autonomy, international travel, and opportunities for advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic startup environment with a supportive technical team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 8-15 years in solar + storage projects; strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
The company is a fast-growing, VC-backed Quebec cleantech company that designs and operates autonomous water production systems powered by renewable energy. Solutions are deployed internationally to municipal, industrial, and tourism customers.
The company is hiring a senior electrical engineer to lead the design, optimization, and sourcing of solar PV systems paired with battery energy storage (BESS). The hire will produce the technical blueprint: electrical architecture, component selection, and direct negotiation with international suppliers. Execution teams will then deploy the projects on-site, with the hire’s support during critical commissioning.
The mandate weighs technical performance, cost discipline, and speed of execution equally. The hire is expected to challenge standard practices and bring a design perspective that accelerates future deployments.
Responsibilities
- Design and architecture – produce the electrical blueprint for PV + BESS systems for off-grid applications, optimized for $/kWh delivered and time to commissioning.
- Strategic sourcing – actively shop and negotiate directly with manufacturers (inverters, batteries, panels, protections, racking). Maintain a validated supplier shortlist.
- PV BESS load integration – specify BESS (chemistry, SOC window, C-rate, BMS) consistent with the industrial load profile.
- Permitting – solid understanding of applicable regulatory requirements. Optimize and accelerate approval processes through pre-certified component selection, appropriate topology choices, and continuous process improvement.
- Commissioning support – back up execution teams during critical startups; validate design choices in the field and feed lessons into subsequent designs.
Candidate profile
- 8–15 years delivering solar + storage projects.
- Demonstrated background in C&I integration, small/mid-scale development, or off-grid / microgrid projects.
- Personal commissioning of multiple projects; field-comfortable.
- Proven ability to optimize BOMs and challenge oversized specifications.
- Comfortable selecting and negotiating directly with international suppliers.
- Working knowledge of hybrid inverters, battery chemistries (LFP, NMC), and BMS integration.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; OIQ membership or equivalent is an asset.
- Fluent French and English required; functional Spanish is a strong asset.
- Experience in corrosive or coastal environments is a strong asset.
Conditions
Full-time position based in Sherbrooke (QC), with periodic international travel. Startup environment, real autonomy, experienced technical team. The company supports internal advancement: an open growth path toward a leadership role based on performance and portfolio evolution.
Interested? Send your CV now and seize this opportunity!
Senior Electrical Engineer in Sherbrooke employer: Jump (Canada)
As a fast-growing cleantech company based in Sherbrooke, we offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead innovative solar PV and battery storage projects. Our dynamic work culture fosters autonomy and collaboration within an experienced technical team, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that high performers can advance into leadership roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector and enjoy the unique advantages of working in a vibrant startup environment.
