Senior Project Engineer

Company Summary

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.

At Recurrent Energy, we believe in the power of teamwork to create a sustainable future. Join us as we work together toward a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Position Title: Senior Project Engineer

Department: Engineering & Construction

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Project Engineering

Location: Flexible hybrid model from our offices in São Paulo. In addition, traveling may be required to project sites.

Position Summary:

Recurrent Energy is comprised of an innovative, passionate, and hard-working team that is committed to making a difference and transforming the world with clean electricity. People are what make the company stand out. As a Senior Project Engineer, you demonstrate the perfect combination of technical expertise and project management savvy.

You will lead the development, coordination and review of designs and technical standards for Recurrent Energy's utility scale solar and BESS projects. At the core, as a Project Engineer you are an expert coordinator, bringing together stakeholders of every level for effective and profitable project deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight during design and construction, ensuring value-engineered solutions that meet project specifications and enhance system performance.
• Drive technical excellence and provide supervision for the design and construction phases of the project.
• Lead and oversee engineering service providers, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
• Establish, maintain, and improve technical specifications for Recurrent Energy facilities and equipment.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide engineering and QA/QC support to the project management team during project construction and commissioning.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for HV and electrical equipment, as needed
• Evaluation of PV products, emerging technologies and best practices in the solar EPC field.
• Ensure adherence to IEEE standards, EPC contract, Interconnection Agreement (IA) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) /interconnection requirements.
• Refine procedures for the interface between development and engineering as well as between project managers and engineering.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual will perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility-scale solar and BESS project engineering.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams &/or consultants and managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE standards, EPC processes, and interconnection requirements.
• Proficiency in tools and platforms such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, SCADA, and Primavera.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Must be bilingual in Portuguese and English.

Career Growth

At Recurrent Energy, we are committed to fostering career growth and development. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be in a position of leadership without anyone directly reporting to you. Your manager will help you advance your career in a way that suits your goals and strengths.

Recurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.