Electrical Engineering Technologists - Powerhaus Consulting

Powerhaus Consulting is full-service electrical engineering firm specializing in solving challenges using emerging cleantech power solutions. We lead solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects from the initial concept design right through to system commissioning.

Collectively, our Toronto-based team represents more than 40 years of experience, having worked on 4 GW+ of solar and 1 GWh+ of energy storage in Canada, the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Why Work Here:

Founded in 2018 and led by engineers, Powerhaus is built on a culture of independence, collaboration, and technical excellence. Our 100% remote and flexible work environment lets you design a schedule that fits your life, while our focus on professional development helps you grow your skills and advance your career. You’ll join a young, agile, and diverse team tackling complex renewable energy challenges and driving the clean energy transition. With competitive compensation and a supportive, forward-thinking culture, Powerhaus is a place where engineers and innovators thrive.

Powerhaus is currently on a near-exponential growth trend as more companies and governments turn to solar, energy storage, and EV infrastructure to reduce their operating costs or to decarbonize their energy needs. We’ve been extremely fortunate to have clients that provide us with repeat business and refer us to new clients based on our performance and reputation.

Role:

Technologist, Intermediate

Type: Full-time, Remote (must be based in Canada)

Powerhaus is seeking an Electrical Technologist to provide design, drafting, and management activities for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and transit electrification projects. Candidates are to be based in Canada, but projects will be all over North America and the Caribbean.

Ideal candidates for this position are those that are hardworking, detail-oriented, enjoy technical challenges, all while working in a fun and highly collaborative atmosphere.

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit our Careers page. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead communication with clients, vendors, and colleagues to achieve deliverables on time
• Create drawing packages for interconnection, RFPs, proposals, procurement, and construction using AutoCAD
• Build a process flow for projects and create libraries for standard equipment
• Prepare utility-scale PV layouts with PVcase to optimize and determine grade limitations
• Run production (PVWatts, PVSyst, etc.) reports for system production estimates
• Coordinate with Sales team to develop complete proposal packages
• Lead, collaborate, and knowledge share with fellow colleagues
• Understand project lifecycles and the drafting deliverables required for each stage
• Review and create drafting standards to provide consistency throughout the firm and meet client requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from a Canadian electrical/energy systems technologist program
• Must have 5 + years of experience in architectural, mechanical, or electrical design, experience in solar and battery energy storage systems preferred
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada
• Must have strong verbal and written proficiency in English
• Must have strong proficiency with AutoCAD LT, PVcase, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of location requirements CEC, OESC, and NFPA 855 preferred

Work Location:

Powerhaus is currently 100% work-from-home, which may progress to a hybrid home/office model in the future. Candidates can be based anywhere in Canada, but expected to be available from 9am to 5pm EST.