Commissioning Specialist - BESS & Solar PV at Ameresco

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 Canada an immediate opening for a Commissioning Specialist – BESS and Solar to provide technical and commissioning support services throughout the design, construction, and initial startup of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar PV systems. The initial focus of the role will be to provide commissioning support for a 250MW BESS project currently being constructed in Napanee, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Review designs including electrical plans and specifications for each system or unit.
• Work with existing cold commissioning inspection forms, modify to fit project specifics.
• Assist Project Managers and Commissioning Manager in implementing construction phase commissioning tasks.
• Perform field inspections, conduct or witness equipment startups/testing.
• Complete hot commissioning tasks such as inverter start up, and DAS/SCADA verification, and thermal imaging of operating equipment.
• Participate in project meetings to review status of commissioning.
• Provide field reports and update Master List of Findings reports.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Electrical Subcontractors on completion of corrective actions.
• Conduct electrical measurements using a multi meter and run IV curve tracing equipment
• Prepare commissioning reports to communicate overall results; and
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Education in electrical engineering, technology, and/or related fields
• Minimum of 2-5 years relevant experience working in the field of BESS and/or solar design, construction, or operation and maintenance.
• Valid Drivers’ License in good standing.
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Solar design or construction of commercial and utility scale projects.
• Working understanding of electrical systems and controls.
• MS Office proficiency required with Adobe, Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and technical presentation skills
• Duties will require physical activity, including accessing roofs, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying of up to 60lbs of equipment.
  
  

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.