Solar PV Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity :

If you're looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a team that is well established in its community, join WSP, one of the world's largest engineering and consulting firms.

The company's expertise extends from conceptual and feasibility studies, through complete detailed engineering and performance monitoring, to the closure and dismantling of structures.

As an engineer with us, you'll be part of our national renewables team, using your skills for the design and system optimization of solar projects across Canada.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

• You'll assist with the design of utility scale solar projects across Canada
• You'll optimize solar PV systems including equipment selection and system parameters
• You'll support clients throughout various phases of the project, ranging from initial feasibility studies to the comprehensive design process
• You'll track and evaluate new solar PV equipment (modules, racking, inverters) options
• You'll work with the solar team in improving solar design methodologies and product offerings;
• You'll assist in due diligence reviews of pre-construction or existing assets;
• You'll organize and document geospatial data and generating deliverables using AutoCAD / GIS software;
• You'll communicate methodology and results through technical reports and presentations;

What you'll bring to WSP :

• A minimum of 3 years experience in the solar energy industry
• Experience with solar detailed design and PVcase
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions
• Experience with solar modeling software (Helioscope, PVSyst, SAM) is considered an asset
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy solutions

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.