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 82800 - 101200 $ 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!
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Join a pioneering cleantech company in Sherbrooke, where your expertise as a Lead Electrical Engineer will contribute to the future of renewable energy. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the solar and energy storage sector while working in a vibrant community dedicated to sustainability.
