Application Engineer

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long‑duration energy storage. e‑Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.

Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors – such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC – e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include :

• Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025)
• $1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge
• Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Application Engineer is responsible for conducting techno‑economic modelling of various use cases and customer installations globally. Models will consider the load and generation profiles, electricity and capital equipment and related installation costs of the entire system at candidate sites. The Application Engineer serves as the customer’s technical representative to the CCO and leads key business projects.

Position Scope and Responsibilities

Qualifications

At e‑Zinc, how we work matters just as much as what we build. The qualities below reflect how our team turns our core values into action every day.

Safety : You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people, our customers, and our planet.

Truth : You are honest, transparent, and authentic—with yourself, your teammates, and our customers.

Results : You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, troubleshoot thoughtfully, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Team : You contribute to an open and trusting workplace, empower others, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Mastery : You are committed to building domain expertise, bring a strong work ethic, and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.

Value : You act responsibly with time, financial resources and effort, always aiming to create the greatest impact and long‑term value.

Why Join e‑Zinc?

At e‑Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose‑driven colleagues.

Note

At e‑Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation, experience and alignment with our mission.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The expected annual salary range for this role is 100-130k CAD. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and overall fit for the position.

Successful employees will be offered a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which can include :

Encouragement to Apply

Studies show that individuals in underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you find you are passionate about this role and meet many of the items listed, we encourage you to apply!

e‑Zinc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and supports diversity. We thrive in an environment of mutual respect and welcome all applicants.

If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please contact us at careers@e-zinc.ca

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

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