Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specialising in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.

Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world.

Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

The (Snr) Solbank Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading and executing the commissioning and testing of Solbanks on a global scale—especially in emerging markets without an established commissioning or service team. The role is designed to empower local teams by ensuring they are fully trained, self-sufficient, and confident in managing their systems. In addition to technical leadership, this position requires developing comprehensive documentation for all processes, health and safety sign-offs, and individual training records. Extensive travel is required, with the ability to work on-site for two to three weeks at a time.

• Create detailed plans and procedures for commissioning and testing, including IR checks, chiller and HVAC commissioning, as well as FACP and gas sensor testing.
• Establish robust documentation practices for recording testing records and sign-off procedures.
• Provide Solbank technical support to all Commissioning and Service team employees and oversee the development of other engineers and technicians.
• Support the commissioning management team in developing process improvements and commissioning tools.
• Facilitate the handover process to the LTSA (Long-Term Service Agreement) team as the subject matter expert on Solbanks.
• Maintain readiness for extensive travel, up to 80% of the time, with on-site assignments lasting from two to three weeks.
• Conduct thorough training sessions to certify new team members.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive service documentation, including sign-off procedures and training records.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate both local team members and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• HNC in electrical engineering with appropriate field experience in BESS commissioning.
• Minimum 5 years of BESS commissioning and/or testing experience.
• Must have experience commissioning BESS systems and fault-finding during operations.
• Good technical writing skills and be able to draft working instructions, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, clients, suppliers, community partners and external.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) and travel to project sites as required.

Compensation & Benefits: Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus a fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.