Job Description

Requisition ID: 95538 

Job Category:  Energy 

Location:  Mississauga, ON, Canada 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in  mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

With seven decades of business and technical experience in the  ,  , and sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our  , with experience in over  , to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Energy Storage Engineers to join the Renewable Power team in the Power Business Unit, located Hatch’s Mississauga, Markham, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver office.

With experience on over 50 GW of renewable power and over 10 GWh of energy storage projects Hatch is leading the energy transition in Canada working with clients across North America, Australia, the Caribbean, and Africa. The global energy transition is upon us. Join our team of engineers and technical specialists to support utilities, governments, and industry embracing the challenges and delivering on the biggest opportunities and catalysts for change.

To meet these challenges, Hatch is expanding activities in the Energy Storage sector advising clients on the impacts of integrating intermittent renewable generation with energy storage systems. The increased deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs), datacenters, and electrification has provided additional complexities and challenges for utilities.   

The successful candidate for this position will work on projects across North America and internationally related to various applications of battery energy storage systems, such as the integration of renewable power into both remote locations and the bulk power grid, power resiliency, and peak load management. The candidate will work closely with electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil, and structural engineers to deliver renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial studies and conceptual planning through to commissioning.

Senior Engineer - Energy Storage

Responsibilities may include:

• Develop strong understanding and expertise relating to current and emerging energy storage technology
• Work with technology vendors to assess the suitability of the technical solution for client’s needs/use case.
• Providing thought leadership to the industry through engagement in professional activities in the region, including conference presentations, whitepapers, and general engagement
• Contributing to and managing technical scopes of work associated with the specification, design, procurement and construction of energy storage system, either as stand-alone or hybrid facilities
• Work closely with other subject matter experts in wind, solar, microgrids, power system studies, controls, hydropower, etc.
• Performing techno-economic analysis and studies related to the integration of energy storage to assess business case for clients
• Adding value to client’s businesses, create business relationships, prepare proposals and support business development
• Working alongside and supporting delivery of projects from other Hatch service offerings including those from Hatch’s Digital, Advisory, Technology, and/or Infrastructure businesses
• Occasional domestic and international travel is required. 

Education & Experience:

• An engineering degree in an applicable field (Electrical, Chemical, Systems, etc.)
• Post graduate degree in a related field is preferred
• Professional Engineer status or on track to obtain a PEng
• 8-15 years of professional experience, ideally in the energy / power sector
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the energy storage industry
• Previous experience in wind energy, solar energy, microgrid power systems and power electronics is preferred
• Technical understanding of benefits and drawbacks of various energy storage technologies and their implementation (layout, cost, use cases, etc)
• Ability to develop energy dispatch models for energy storage and renewable power systems
• Ability to work within focused and multi-disciplinary teams providing subject matter expertise and leading projects
• Experience with the design, engineering, and integration of energy storage systems in microgrids or utility grids
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client engagement skills
• Previous experience building client relationships is preferred
• Familiarity with policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to various Canadian utilities, as well as USA utilities, ISOs, and RTOs as well as other jurisdictions will be an added advantage.
• Project execution and construction experience is preferred
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and currently based in North America
• Familiarity with applicable software tools such as:

• System modeling such as Homer Pro, PVsyst, WAsP, PSSE, PSCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, including word, excel, and powerpoint
• Experience with programming in VBA, Python, or MATLab is preferred

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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