Director Engineering

PureSky Energy (formerly Amp US) is a leading developer, owner and operator of US community solar and storage projects with headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

With our community solar projects, we have helped over 2,000 customers switch to clean energy and save more than $1.3 million in annual electricity bills.

We are making the benefits of community solar available to all, while supporting the transition to clean energy. Join us as we continue our success as a new, fast-paced and growing organization.

What we’re looking for :

PureSky Energy is seeking a Director, Engineering who is eager to contribute their expertise in leading design and engineering efforts to support cost-effective energy system projects in the USA, with particular emphasis on solar and / or battery storage projects.

The Director, Engineering manages a team of engineers and has the primary responsibility to lead the design and engineering efforts through the renewable project lifecycle and spanning various engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and battery storage).

The position coordinates the involvement of Puresky’s engineering team, internal sponsors (such as greenfield, development, and mergers / acquisitions teams), project managers, and external partners (such as Independent Engineers, Equipment Suppliers, Engineering Firms and Utilities).

Key Responsibilities :

Oversees the engagement of both in-house designers, engineers, and 3rd party Engineering firms for the delivery / review of technical designs (i.

e., site plans, single line diagrams, 3 line diagrams, energy assessments, etc.).

Evaluates, selects and manages the engagement of 3rd party engineering firms.

Oversees the progress of design and engineering iterations through the project lifecycle. Collaborates with the Director, Utility & Regulatory Engagement to establish and monitor delivery schedules for Interconnection Applications Submissions / Studies and Permitting deliverables respectively.

Oversees the effectiveness in achieving optimized designs.

Validates the quality of designs and confirms acceptable quality of designs from third parties.

Coordinates reviews of IFC and As-Built drawings with members of the engineering team to provide appropriate and effective quality control.

Studies the rules and regulations of different ISO markets and utility programs to help identify different revenue streams that maximize the financial benefits of Amp projects and be able to translate business, market and operating rules into technical solutions.

Supports the decision-making process and risk mitigation plans related to technical issues at the system level .

Supports senior management and various teams on a variety of other duties as needed.

What You Bring :

8+ years of professional experience involved in clean energy system projects with emphasis on renewables and energy storage systems.

Preference will be given to candidates who have working experience with a project developer.

Familiarity with market-specific rules, regulations, standards, and codes such as the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program and the New York Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER)

Experience with solar PV plus dc-coupled battery storage solutions in a community solar application is preferred.

Ability to converse with engineers of various disciplines to discuss Solar PV and battery system concepts, codes, layouts, calculations, and equipment sizing.

Extensive knowledge of the different phases of clean energy system projects including origination, contracting, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, operation, and monitoring

Extensive knowledge of the design and engineering procedures of renewable energy and energy storage systems

Advanced University / College degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or other applicable Engineering discipline;

Registered or eligible to be registered with a North American professional engineering association.

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.

Proficiency in one or more software programming platform

Familiarity with AutoCAD and other graphical skills

Salary :

Exempt Position Annual Salary : $150,000 - $180,000 CAD

Bonus Opportunity : 35% of annual salary

Location : Hybrid - greater Toronto, ON Canada area

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, +
• Three weeks starting vacation
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Competitive parental leave
• RRSP
• Hybrid work environment
• Being the change you wish to be in the world!

PureSky provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.