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Summary:
- e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing 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.
- e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over multiple GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including North and South America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and East Asia.
- The Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity approaching 20 GWh.
- Canadian Solar, the parent company, is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies, with over 102 GW of solar photovoltaic modules delivered globally and a significant pipeline of solar and battery storage projects.
- The Deployment Engineering Manager is a key member of the engineering team responsible for leading the development and delivery of utility-scale energy storage solutions in the USA and globally.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of utility-scale energy storage solutions.
- Define the overall integrated energy storage solution, including developing technical requirements, product testing, and working closely with other departments to ensure project success.
- Drive operational changes by setting up procedures and systems.
- Delegate and empower team members.
- Build partnerships with vendors and internal departments.
- Coach new recruits and inspire others.
- Drive knowledge transfer to support the continuous growth of the business.
- Conduct regular performance assessments and recognize team members.
- Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure high-quality deliverables meet timelines and budget commitments.
- Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the technology/engineering/delivery value stream.
- Execute the technical strategy and roadmap for embedded, data ingestion, and cloud software and hardware development.
- Lead discussions with technical leaders to evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Work closely with customers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Draft and negotiate BESS plant controller technical requirements.
- Manage stakeholders, utilities, and suppliers of fast-response controllers for design and deliverables.
- Verify testing and commissioning of new advanced BESS plant controls.
Requirements:
- At least 15 years of domain experience in solar PV or battery energy storage controls.
- Experience with power grid, power generation, and/or renewable integration control.
- Experience with utility market applications.
- Experience with power systems modeling tools.
- Expertise in model-based control software development.
- Experience with Linux command-line.
- Programming knowledge: Scripting (Python, Batch), relationship & time series databases, writing automated tests, Jupyter, Deepnote.
- Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with version control systems, such as SVN, GIT or other.
- Experience with ticketing systems, such as Jira or other.
- Experience with knowledge base platforms such as Confluence or other.
- Experience with external and internal portal development.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 15+ years of experience as a Development Manager or in a similar role in the energy storage or related industry.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading complex projects from concept to completion.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Extensive experience in real-time embedded controls and cloud-based development of software for real-time and non-real-time energy technology platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver and follow up on large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for building a transparent, accountable team.
- Domain experience with controls software for utility-scale photovoltaic or battery energy storage systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
- Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
