Head of Project Engineering
Core
Lead regional engineering for onshore wind, solar PV, BESS, and hybrid projects across the full lifecycle from development to commercial operation.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Project Engineering
Builds
Onshore wind farms, solar plants, battery storage systems, and hybrid renewable energy projects
Domain
Renewable energy (wind, solar, storage)
Required skills
Project engineering leadership, multidisciplinary team management, plant design optimization, energy yield assessment, BoP engineering, contract management, technical due diligence, permitting support, grid connection expertise, safety in design
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, RPEQ registration, late-stage development to FID experience, commissioning and hold-point testing experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Project Engineering function and manage a multidisciplinary team; Coach and mentor the engineering team; Deliver engineering support across the full project lifecycle; Optimize plant design, energy yield, and cost efficiency; Oversee concept and execution engineering for compliance; Prepare scopes of work and technical specifications for procurement; Manage internal and external engineering resources and service providers; Provide expertise for permitting, grid connection, and construction; Contribute to technical due diligence and tendering; Resolve technical issues during execution; Collaborate with global engineering functions; Embed health, safety, and environmental requirements in design activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities