Director, Engineering
At Peak Power, we’re making dirty power plants obsolete.
The current, centralized electricity system is not sustainable. Between the climate crisis, state-wide blackouts, aging infrastructure, and rising costs, the system needs a huge overhaul. The demand for electricity is high – and getting higher – and big power plants aren't meeting our needs. We say it's time to disrupt and decentralize.
At Peak Power, we're energy nerds that develop software for the real estate sector. Our tech turns commercial buildings and industrial facilities into mini, virtual power plants in a new, decentralized electricity system.
Peak Synergy is our energy efficiency software platform. It analyzes grid conditions in real-time and sends notifications for high demand hours. The platform also looks at how dirty the grid is at any moment. If a building has batteries and EVs chargers onsite, Peak Synergy manages their usage to meet sustainability goals and participate in complicated energy market programs.
Peak Synergy benefits stakeholders across the energy and building sector. Commercial real estate and industrial companies have the insights required to meet net zero goals while generating revenue and lowering operational costs. Battery developers and investors add value with a cost-effective asset operation tool. Utilities increase resiliency, accelerate renewable adoption, and defer or prevent infrastructure upgrades.
At the end of the day, this means cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity for everyone. We’re powering the clean energy revolution.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the VP, Project Development, the Director, Engineering, they are responsible for providing technical leadership to the business to advise on all matters related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) and the further deployment of energy storage as one of the technology drivers to support the growth strategy. Team functions include Asset design, engineering, and commissioning of PV Systems, Battery Energy Storage Solutions, and Microgrids. This role also supports the Sales team including cost effective deal design and risk.
The role represents engineering functions in the Development and Operations Infrastructure (Assets), site leadership, regulatory and project management team, while working closely with other technical functions, design firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure the best-in-class engineering standard, best practices are properly applied into the concept, design, construction installation and testing.
This work matters. Even a small change to optimize power utilization can significantly impact our customers, electrical grid, and environment. We're building something that will have a lasting, positive impact.
Our new Director, Engineering will:
Deliver. You will be the expert on Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) and will advise business operations globally on their project development and acquisition initiatives.
Assess various BESS technologies for technical performance and useful life, as well as current and projected technology costs
Conduct comparative technical and commercial analyses of various technologies and equipment suppliers available for the deployment of BESS
Assist with the identification of potential energy storage opportunities to contribute to the mandate of the organization in supporting the decarbonization of energy system
Lead the configuration and equipment selection for the design and development of BESS projects
Collaborate. You will oversee the value engineering of energy storage facilities.
Share best practices that apply to the design and delivery of BESS facilities
Oversee the value engineering of energy storage facilities, including BESS, to ensure relevance of underwriting assumptions for financial modelling of transactions and development projects, and proper valuation of existing assets
Report. You will share best practices that apply to the design and delivery of Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) facilities.
Complete and review optimization analyses of microgrid systems featuring BESS
Support the screening, prioritization, and due diligence of potential energy storage projects
Stay current in government and market regulations impacting the deployment of energy storage facilities and their implications on the business strategy
Grow. You have an entrepreneurial spirt and are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to identify potential energy storage opportunities to contribute to the mandate of the organization in supporting the decarbonization of the energy system
Track emerging technology associated with BESS over the next five (5) years and provide a view on the likely future evolution of energy storage technology and its commercial possibilities
Maintain strong networks with industry representatives and key stakeholders around BESS.
What you bring to Peak Power:
The experience and education.
Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering or related field, P.Eng License preferred.
Senior-level engineering experience, ideally in a management role leading and developing a team
Experience with utility interconnection regulations, codes and standards, and permitting requirements for Megawatt-scale distributed generation power systems, including energy storage systems.
Experience with lithium-ion battery bank designs from top-tier manufacturers, including installation, commissioning, operation, and relevant safety requirements.
Design of AC and DC power circuits, including sizing, raceways, grounding, protection, and EMI mitigation.
Specification of utility interconnection equipment for DG, including inverters and transformers.
Specification of control devices, including PLCs, RTACs, communications network equipment
Experience with revenue meters, protective relays, circuit breakers, and SCADA systems.
Experience with design and operation of Microgrids (islanded power systems with grid-tied capability).
Familiar with CAD drafting standards and development of drawing plan sets and submittal packages for commercial, utility, and Government clients.
The drive and curiosity. Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems.
The flexibility. You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and are willing to figure things out when there is no clear, defined path or process outlined. You have proactiveness in identifying problems & finding solutions.
How we invest in our team:
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
You’re Covered. Comprehensive health insurance from Day 1.
Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.
We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.
Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!
Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.
Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.
Join us!
Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.
At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.