Renewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Overview
This position reports to the Manager, Land and Environmental and is responsible for our path to Net Zero. This position would support and lead all necessary tasks to ensure the strategic development and deployment of renewable energy and alternative fuel projects. The leader would propose and implement the necessary actions needed to promote the future renewable energy and alternative fuels (ie. Hydrogen, CO2, ect.) projects. Specifically, but not limited to, researching evolving low carbon energy technologies, conducting project development efforts such as pre-feasibility studies, project design, technoeconomic analysis, etc, and the deployment of said projects.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Position Specific:
- Aid in the further development renewable energy and hydrogen strategy
- Support in the definition of the project concepts, design, and pre-feasibility studies
- Review and develop project requirements and technological options
- Develop modelling and simulation tools to perform technoeconomic evaluation of projects and support the business case definition
- Assist in the processes of obtaining all permits, licenses, and authorizations required to develop renewable and hydrogen/alternative fuel projects
- Prepare models and communication materials to be presented both internally and externally
- Assess new renewable energy development opportunities
- Propose the prioritization of markets and use cases
- Coordinate internal and external party task
- Ensure alignment and full coordination with local teams (commercial, permitting, business development, and regulation, etc.)
- Define preliminary technical concept and preliminary economic evaluation
Other requirements:
- Travel 25 - 30% average, automobile and plane
- Valid driver’s license and insurability
- Reliable attendance, scheduling flexibility when job demands require
- Ability to work positively and effectively prioritize in a high-stress, demanding environment
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 5 years of experience in the energy sector, preferably in a similar role
- Knowledge of the energy markets, business models of different renewable technologies (wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, electrolyzers, etc) being a plus.
- Knowledge of energy market regulations with a strong focus on the decarbonization strategies
- Strong Analytical skills
- Demonstration of teamwork skills
- Strong ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Preferred
- Degree in Engineering and/or Economics
- Knowledge base of gas blending processes