Project Engineer - Power Storage & Renewables

Our client is expanding to support their growth in the pumped hydro storage and the utility scale renewable sectors.

JSG is currently recruiting for a long-term contract-based role as a Senior Project Engineer with extensive knowledge and experience in leading the development of new business in new energy projects, with a particular focus on pumped hydro storage and utility scale renewable power projects.

The successful candidate selected for this role will be responsible for supporting project development activities including but not limited to due diligence, permitting, technical advisory services and project management to support early stages of investment planning, through project development and operations. The role will be responsible for coordination of providing a wholistic view of project performance tradeoffs, CAPEX costs, operational costs and risks to optimize the overall project design (and economic metrics) necessary to meet the requirements of the specific commercial opportunity.

• Strong relationships with developers, OEMs, engineering/technical/consultants, and EPC contractors
• Contribute to investment valuations, cost estimates, decision summaries, risk analyses and conceptual plans, and preliminary and detailed design work
• Define projects scope, cost, timelines, risks and other deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel extensively throughout North America may be required (eligible to obtain a valid passport)
• Understanding of regulatory framework and stakeholders that influence energy sector
• Scope:Manage relationship with consultants from various disciplines
• 10 years of progressive relevant planning, field, and front-end and detailed design experience in power generation and transmission, and/or hydroelectric/storage projects (i.e. development, planning, permit applications or installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
• Plan, execute, and finalize multiple projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
• Multi-task and perform highly detailed work under changing conditions
• Ability to identify, attract, retain, and develop the team members
• Lead the planning and definition of a high value pumped storage project, with the support of tier 1 engineering and project management consulting companies through the Front-End Engineering Design stages
• Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or related field), and P. Eng. license with Professional Engineers of Ontario or an equivalent governing body in Canada]
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in Pumped Hydro Storage Project(s), leading engineering activities specific to hydroelectric, hydraulic structures (e.g. penstock, intake, spillways, etc), dam and facility structures, dam safety, etc
• Assist to Identify new opportunities and potential fatal flaws in projects as well as proposing mitigation strategies to overcome challenges in project development
• Coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan