What is a Renewable Energy Engineer?
Renewable energy engineers contribute to the development, implementation, and optimization of renewable energy systems, such as from geothermal, hydroelectric, wind, electrical and solar energy sources. They apply their expertise in engineering principles, software automation, and innovative problem-solving to enhance the performance and reliability of alternative energy engineering technologies. Their work is crucial to accelerating the global transition to clean and sustainable energy sources.
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Engineering Portfolio Team Lead
Location: Peterborough
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 3 years
Lead conceptual design and detailed cost estimating for mechanical system upgrades. Develop business cases and prepare comprehensive client reports. Lead the creation, maintenance, and updates of engineering resource plans and project schedules. Develop and implement standardized project planning practices (WBS, schedule updates, nomenclature, etc.). Collaborate with Engineering Team Leads weekly to enhance scheduling and work planning. Monitor and report SPI and CPI metrics across projects using earned value methodologies. Maintain P6 resource dictionary and support overall engineering resource allocation. Drive process improvements to enhance schedule accuracy and minimize unassigned work. Coordinate cost/schedule commitments and contribute to budget control efforts. Provide direction and oversight to the unionized Registry (document control) team. Lead team meetings, approve timecards, and support recruitment and onboarding efforts. Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement when managing unionized staff. Participate in cross-functional meetings including operations and monthly reviews. Inquiry to Order (ITO) Phase: Collaborate with teams to develop initial schedules and refine them throughout the bidding process. Order to Remittance (OTR) Phase: Develop and update fully resourced Level 3 schedules, monitor performance indicators, and support Project Managers in identifying risks and schedule recovery strategies. Ensure ERP and Primavera P6 schedule data consistency and accuracy.
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Montréal
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 4 years
Design power electronic circuits (e.g., AC/DC, DC/AC converters) from scratch, not off-the-shelf solutions. Develop and simulate analog/digital circuits, including control algorithms for power systems. Collaborate closely with software engineers to translate control logic into C code. Oversee the full development cycle - from concept, prototyping, PCB design, to guiding mass production. Assist PCB layout engineers (artworkers) by defining: Proper component placement Thermal management considerations EMI, current, and frequency constraints Routing guidance (especially for high-power systems)
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Burnaby
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 4 years
Lead conceptual design and detailed cost estimating for mechanical system upgrades. Develop business cases and prepare comprehensive client reports. Conduct schematic and detailed design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and tender documentation for procurement and construction. Oversee construction administration, including field reviews and ensuring design compliance. Manage all phases of project delivery, including resource planning, budgeting, scope and schedule management, and risk mitigation. Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical and project guidance. Prepare technical responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Promote engineering services to current and prospective clients. Potentially lead or contribute to the development of specialized service areas.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 2 years
This contract position will work on-site in Vancouver, Canada. Prefer local candidate, however, will provide accommodation with a 4-week on-site/1-week off rotational schedule. Travel accommodation, housing, transportation, and a monthly stipend will be included. Schedule: 4 weeks working at site, 1 week off at home. If the project workload supports working from home during the "off" week, it must be with manager approval. About the Role Provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned large/complex mechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement & collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation and problem solving. Review, interpret, comment and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants. Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines. Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects. Managing the mechanical department of an engineering company, construction planning and construction supervision. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding. May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Job Scope Nature of work: Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area. Level of interaction: Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and interacts with external colleagues. Autonomy/decision making: Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group Budgetary responsibility: Has no budgetary responsibility Managerial responsibility: Manages a specific program or project and may supervise people.
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 5 years
Senior Engineering Project Manager Vancouver (Office) & Arizona Site Term: 3 Years in Vancouver and then 2-3 years at site (Contract) Introduction Brunel is currently looking for an Engineering - Senior Project Manager responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management, and direction of both the detailed engineering and the engineering execution phases of a major mining and metallurgical process facilities project. Reporting to the Project Director and functionally to the Director of Engineering Management, the scope of this position includes all aspects of the project life cycle with a specified technology vendor, from early scoping and definition stages through detailed engineering and procurement phases, and finally to field erection and commissioning support. Responsibilities Review the development of the engineering work packages (EWPs) for all deliverables and time-based functions with technology provider. Review and analyze project requirements to establish tasks and subtasks and project timelines. Responsible for the scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality associated with the project as influenced by the technology package engineering. Monitor the technical work performance and verify controls for tracking and reporting the advancement of engineering deliverables. Interfaces closely with site-based leadership, health and safety personnel and other internal organizations to ensure that work is executed in a manner consistent with the expectations of the operating property and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner Participate in design reviews, and execution planning discussions to ensure well-conceived and logical schedule development Leads evaluation, management and approval of changes to the work proposed by the technology provider and works to minimize impacts to cost and schedule Ensures that a comprehensive QA/QC is in place to monitor the quality of all engineering tasks and deliverables. Monitors work in progress and completed to ensure that the work is of a quality and character that meets the requirements of FMMC and the site operations team Participates in all project engineering meetings including progress review meetings (weekly, monthly), progress versus schedule (master, look-ahead, and specific) and works with project team, EP(CM) contractor, site operations team and others to resolve issues, and recover or compress schedule Manages the reforecast of contractor staffing needs using actual progress, work remaining to complete and estimates to complete Ensure the development of an achievable engineering schedule to meet project requirements using the EWPs. Provide input into the project monthly report with respect to design progress, cost and issues of concern and recommend changes if required to achieve overall objectives. Contribute to the development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) together with the project leadership team (including procurement, project controls, construction, and commissioning), and allocate roles and responsibilities. Coordinate with Procurement, Construction and Commissioning personnel early in the design effort to obtain their input and conduct any necessary reviews. Regularly review and appraise the structure of the engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short- and long-term objectives, and institute appropriate changes. Ensure that Engineering Company(s) Engineering Systems and 3D intelligent design environment is properly setup and being used. Involve specialist expertise from within FMMC or externally as necessary. Ensure engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed. Supervises project staff and contractors. Serves as expert on engineering management issues. Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and procedures for all design activities. Instigate corrective actions as required. Minimum Qualifications Proven experience in Project and Engineering Management on projects with a value exceeding $500 million. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and minimum 15 years' experience with the practice, systems, processes and terminology of project management. Master's degree in engineering or related field and minimum 12 years' experience with the practice, systems, processes and terminology of project management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, project controls, contract administration, procurement, expediting and materials management (logistics) Work involves frequent travel, international assignments, and relocation to the site of work Proficient in the use of computers and software in a business environment. An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies. General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines. Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level. Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies. Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies. Knowledge of progress assessment, measurement, and engineering control strategies. An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives. Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project. A high degree of understanding of procurement and contracting, construction and commissioning methodologies. Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice. Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail. Preferred Qualifications Prior EPCM experience preferred with design office management experience Registration as a Professional Engineer with a governing authority. Experience in mining operations (operation, engineering, maintenance) Proven experience in Project or Engineering Management on large industrial projects with a value exceeding $1 billion is an advantage. Productivity and Performance improvement experience with a workforce of several thousand people Experience with scheduling programs. Understanding engineering staffing requirements and forecasting Experience in setting up KPI's and tracking on a day-to-day basis Working as a team member (Client, EP, EPCM & Contractors) Mining Projects construction experience.
Project Engineer
Location: Regina
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 0 years
Lead or support the design, planning, and execution of underground development, construction, and infrastructure projects Coordinate technical activities between project sites and corporate offices, ensuring alignment on design and execution plans Prepare engineering designs, drawings, schedules, and calculations using relevant software platforms Conduct technical analyses and provide field engineering support to ensure safe and efficient implementation of designs Develop and maintain project documentation including reports, procedures, schedules, and cost forecasts Mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and development initiatives Support proposal development and client communications by contributing technical input and documentation Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, engineering codes, and project requirements Participate in site inspections, audits, and troubleshooting efforts during project execution
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 0 years
Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement & collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation and problem solving. Review, interpret, comment and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants. Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines. Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects. Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding. May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
Project Cost Lead
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
Validate the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress.Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work and update on a regular basis Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule. Review project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents. Assist in processing of project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through company's Change Management System. Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project. Based on design reviews, identify any out-of-scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents. Utilize engineering knowledge and experience to review and process engineering submittals, track the progress of same and coordinate submittal reviews with the project manager, project team members and any other stakeholders as directed by his/her supervisor. Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes and associated cost growth and/or schedule slippages.Evaluate proposed process improvements, requests for information (RFIs), and differing site conditions for impacts to the project in terms of cost and/or schedule. Identify and resolves project control issues through various methods and provided proposed solutions to address problems.Work closely with other project controls team members on resolving issues identified building on technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives. Analyze, evaluate, and forecast status against an established baseline schedule on complex scopes of work. Understand detailed construction methodology, assisting in identification of potential issues and impacts and propose corrective actions. Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations, or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company. Prepare estimates on minor scopes of work for review by Project Controls Manager. Understand and interface with engineering, procurement and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in project planning. Review and audit contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified. Perform other duties as required. Reports to the Project Controls Manager.
Department Manager, Mechanical
Location: Burlington
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 5 years
Manage the mechanical engineering team according to required time frames and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing high level technical expertise. Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible. Ensures current technical standards, reference materials, software programs and tools are in place as necessary for the use of the Mechanical discipline. Review and approve discipline specific project execution strategies and engineering plans in conjunction with the assigned Mechanical lead on the project. Arrange for Technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan. Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions. Collaborate with the leadership team in other offices to ensure appropriate inter-office resource sharing. In collaboration with People & Performance, manage the recruitment and selection of required resources for the group including selecting and hiring top performers and appropriately managing workload. Provide guidance and knowledge to engineers and other group members in support of their personal and professional development. Manage the performance of the Mechanical group by carrying out performance reviews and providing technical and leadership support where required. Foster a customer focused team environment that promotes openness, trust, empowerment, innovation, team work and high quality performance for client satisfaction.
P6 Scheduler-Technology Commissioning & Systems Transition
Location: Saskatoon
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 4 years
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6, integrating key milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation. Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and scheduling of technology commissioning and system transition activities. Identify potential schedule risks, constraints, and conflicts, providing proactive mitigation strategies. Track project progress, update schedules, and generate reports to support decision-making and project tracking. Coordinate with various teams to align schedules with BHP's broader project portfolio and operational goals. Ensure compliance with BHP's scheduling standards, procedures, and governance requirements. Support scheduling-related reporting and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in project scheduling and controls.
What does a Renewable Energy Engineer do?
Renewable energy engineers analyze site conditions, assess resource availability, and conduct feasibility studies to determine the most suitable technology for a specific location. They are also responsible for system design, equipment selection, and performance optimization. They specifically utilize their technical expertise to design energy systems, including solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage solutions, ensuring optimal energy production and integration into existing power grids.
The role of a Renewable Energy Engineer
In addition to design and optimization, renewable energy engineers contribute to the maintenance and operation of renewable energy systems. They monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement maintenance plans to maximize energy output and minimize downtime. They also stay abreast of advancements in renewable energy technologies and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and foster innovation.
Renewable energy engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, environmental specialists, and regulatory authorities, to ensure the successful implementation of renewable energy projects. They may also engage in community outreach and education initiatives to promote renewable energy adoption and sustainability practices.
Required skills for a Renewable Energy Engineer
To do well in this career, renewable energy engineers must possess a strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, energy conversion systems, and grid integration. Employment opportunities are on the rise for renewable energy engineers and can be found in renewable energy companies, energy consulting firms, research institutions, and government agencies.
Common Renewable Energy Engineer responsibilities
Analyze renewable energy processes and IT architecture for areas of optimization, continuous improvement, and automation;
Develop and implement software automation solutions to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and maximize the efficiency of renewable energy systems;
Monitor and document performance indicators, leveraging software tools and applications to identify and resolve issues;
Improve operational processes, design, build, and maintain core infrastructure for scaling renewable energy systems;
Troubleshoot and debug issues to maintain high productivity and resolve any malfunctions in renewable energy technologies;
Implement preventive measures to prevent incidents and optimize the performance and availability of renewable energy systems;
Collaborate with engineers, developers, and specialists to develop and deploy codes, tools, and applications specific to renewable energy technologies;
Track progress, document knowledge and processes, and maintain accurate records of renewable energy projects;
Deliver results in line with agreed timelines and budgets, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements and customer needs;
Conduct research and stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in renewable energy;
Provide support and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for renewable energy projects;
Participate in the planning and execution of renewable energy infrastructure growth and expansion initiatives;
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and environmental standards in renewable energy projects;
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation related to renewable energy projects;
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote renewable energy initiatives and drive sustainable practices;
Communicate effectively with team members, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve project goals.
Renewable Energy Engineer qualifications
Renewable energy engineers should possess a Bachelor's degree in renewable energy engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. A strong understanding of coding, DevOps, and IT infrastructures is preferred to enable effective collaboration with technical teams.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-4+ years of experience in renewable energy engineering or related fields, with a focus on optimization and automation;
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby, with a solid understanding of DevOps and IT infrastructures;
- Excellent analytical skills to identify and address issues related to renewable energy systems;
- Experience using software tools and applications relevant to renewable energy engineering and optimization;
- Proven experience in project management and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse team members and stakeholders;
- Passion for sustainability and for promoting renewable energy solutions;
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines, environmental considerations, and industry standards in renewable energy projects;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting project deadlines.
