e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Canadian Solar SSES (Australia) Pty Ltd is looking for a Commissioning Engineer. The Commissioning Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial Completion to ensure successful execution and operation of the BESS project. The Commissioning Engineer is expected to spend over 75% of their time at the project site.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning
- Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design, and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure proper coordination of commissioning activities.
- Assist the Commissioning Manager in Preparing commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, and functional test documentation based on client and company standards.
- Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts.
Project Commissioning (on-site):
- Responsible for execution of commissioning activities, which requires understanding/managing the scope,stakeholders, and schedule and keeping all parties in sync.
- Interface with internal customers (commissioning manager, project manager, construction manager) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Manage equipment suppliers and host daily plan of the day (POD) with each supplier to have them report progress and schedule their work.
- Review equipment Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports.
- Perform site visits to coordinate the commissioning plan, schedules, and checklist to ensure all commissioning activities and performance testing are executed efficiently.
- construction work and support the resolution of installation and commissioning technical issues.
- Suggest improvement in commissioning execution plan or procedures/processes based on lessons learned.
- Coordinating and training operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
Other:
- Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors throughout the energy storage industry.
- Support value-engineering and process improvement efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- BS in an engineering field or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within an Energy Storage integrator or EPC contractor.
- Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems.
- Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment such as
inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc...
- Must have a sound understanding of the commissioning and testing of Energy Storage projects. Proficient in construction project management (Submittals, RFIs, Change Order, Non-Conformance, As built)
- Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80, and other relevant design topics.
- hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance.
- Global perspective awareness and direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational
company would be beneficial.
- A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.
- A dynamic professional and the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines and capable of standing in front of key clients, thinking on his/her feet, and making sound decisions within compressed timelines.
- An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues,initiatives, and objectives concurrentl
Pay: $89,009.31 – $150,000.00 per year
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC