Posted 4 months ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
@ Ameresco Canada Inc
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Overview
Ameresco Canada Inc is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Richmond Hill, ON office to design green energy systems, microgrids and power distribution for customers. The role is hybrid, reports to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, and requires a P.Eng and at least 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
Responsibilities:
- Electrical design of solar, wind and battery storage systems
- Power distribution design and analysis in low, medium or high voltage
- Microgrid control and protection design
- Preparing proposals, specifications and tenders
- Commissioning systems and mentoring junior engineers
Requirements summary:
- Electrical engineering degree or master's in power or control systems
- Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience
- Provincial P.Eng designation
- Knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP or PSCAD
- Knowledge of solar PV design software such as PVsyst or HelioScope
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Power engineering, Control systems |
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Ameresco Canada Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Ameresco is currently looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer who will support the project team reporting directly to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Richmond Hill, ON.
Responsibilities:
Working autonomously on multiple projects with coaching or support from Engineering Manager/ Project Managers.
Conceptual and detailed electrical design of green energy generation systems such as solar, wind, and battery storage, including interconnections with building and utility grid infrastructure.
Electrical power distribution design, analysis and calculations in Low, Medium or High Voltage systems.
Microgrid Control systems design, protection and control, and power system modelling.
Auditing and assessing existing building electrical systems such as power distribution, and lighting.
Draft proposals with details including: designs, specifications, surveys, measures, calculations, and costing for potential clients.
Provide technical support to internal departments including Marketing and Business Development to assist in the sales cycle.
Preparing conceptual plans for systems.
Designing new or retrofit systems.
Preparing technical specifications, equipment selection, and tenders.
Commissioning retrofitted or new building systems.
Preparing operations and maintenance manuals.
Providing training to customer staff regarding the improvements made to the facilities.
Mentor and coach junior team members to develop technical and professional skills.
Work and present information professionally to customers as necessary.
Other responsibilities as required by direct manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Master of Engineering in Power Engineering or Control Systems
Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience
Provincial Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)
Additional Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of low, medium or high voltage power distribution, and building electrical systems
Experienced in Microgrid Control system and Protection & Control.
Proficient in power system analysis and modelling software such as ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD or others
Knowledge of microgrid integration of renewal energy sources with conventional power sources.
Knowledge of solar PV design software such PVSyst, Helioscope.
Knowledge of SCADA, instrumentation and measurement equipment
AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel
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Ameresco Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
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