Electrical Technologist

Powerhaus Consulting is a full-service electrical engineering firm specialized in solving challenges using emerging cleantech power solutions. We lead solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects from the initial concept design right through to system commissioning.

Collectively, our Toronto-based team represents more than 40 years of experience, having worked on 1 GW+ of solar and 1 GWh+ of energy storage in Canada, the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Why Work Here

Founded in 2018, Powerhaus employs and is run exclusively by electrical engineers. Our goal is to be the center of excellence for electrical engineering in the renewables sector. We are experiencing near‑exponential growth as more companies and governments turn to solar, energy storage, and EV infrastructure to reduce operating costs or decarbonize their energy needs. We have repeat business from satisfied clients and referrals based on performance and reputation.

Role

Powerhaus is seeking an Electrical Technologist to provide design, drafting, and management activities for utility‑scale solar, energy storage, and transit electrification projects. Candidates are to be based in Canada, but projects will be all over North America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication with clients, vendors, and colleagues to achieve deliverables on time
• Create drawing packages for interconnection, RFPs, proposals, procurement, and construction using AutoCAD
• Build a process flow for projects and create libraries for standard equipment
• Prepare utility‑scale PV layouts with PVcase to optimize and determine grade limitations
• Lead, collaborate, and knowledge share with fellow colleagues
• Understand project lifecycles and the drafting deliverables required for each stage
• Review and create drafting standards to provide consistency throughout the firm and meet client requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an electrical engineering / energy systems technologist program
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in architectural, mechanical, or electrical design; experience in solar and batteries preferred
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada
• Must have strong verbal and written proficiency in English
• Must have strong proficiency with AutoCAD LT, PVcase, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of location requirements CEC, OESC, and NFPA 855 preferred

Work Location

• Powerhaus is currently a hybrid home/office model with offices in Burlington, Toronto and Guelph.

Salary Range

• $37 to $40 per hour

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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