Ray Solar
Position: Renewable Energy Project Engineer Internship -Kenora
Trained Mechanical Engineer/Electrical Engineer
Anticipated Start Date: Mid January-2021
Between the age of 18-29 (this is a government-funded youth program)
Located in Northwestern Ontario
Legally entitled to work in Northwestern Ontario
Overview:
- We are looking for an energetic Project Engineer to join RAYSOLAR for a rewarding career in renewable energy (RE). We are offering an excellent opportunity for the right individual to further develop their theoretical and hands-on electrical, mechanical, and electronic skills to contribute to the growth of our business. This position will encompass field and office work, designing, installing, research & development, troubleshooting, technical product support, and sales for our clients. This position requires someone capable of adapting to changing needs, and who learns quickly in order to excel in furthering their responsibilities.
**The candidate must be willing to temporarily relocate to Kenora, On for the internship for on the job training with their
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time & material requirements and availability and identifying possible sources of difficulty in advance.
- Maintain and manage project schedules by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems; working closely with the project coordinator(s). Oversee all budgets, stock availability, scheduling, and technical design details and their application.
- Troubleshooting problems as they arise on a project – finding efficient and effective solutions. Decisively selecting the best and most economical solution when deadlines do not permit a full analysis/review. Ability to work under pressure.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications. Maintaining organizational practices with digital information; on both Local HD & Google Drive.
- Maintain, manage and enhance the ‘Project Tracker’
- Proficient use of 2D CAD software, Google software and MS based application. Strong aptitude with excel is a must.
- Draft contractual service agreements for partners or clients.
- Prepare financial, technical and feasibility studies with Renewable Energy technologies
- Draft detailed design-estimates based on available site information and energy requirements; product familiarity is essential.
- Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals, plans, and design criteria.
- Perform Site Consultations and meet with clients to discuss project details and timelines.
- Facilitating all communications with the client(s) before, during, and after installation.
- Tasking staff with necessary activities that correspond to their role & responsibility; following up as required.
- Self-motivated to seek out potential issues and resolve them, or bring them to the corresponding department’s attention.
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects or given tasks.
- Monitor the flow of all project related materials.
- Prepare Purchase Orders.
- Designing Off-Grid & Grid-Tied Solar Systems given the design criteria and budget.
- Host the kick-off meeting before the project installation to ensure that all technical design parameters are effectively communicated and implemented by the installer(s).
- Acquiring necessary quotes/bids for contractors/shipping as required.
Reviewing projects at major milestones to ensure target budgets will be maintained.
- Acquiring the necessary technical documents/information from various outside sources as required.
- Ensure that the project objectives with regards to performance, documentation, quality, schedule, and costs are met for given scope of work.
- Participate in field installations, preparation of proposals, business development activities, and financial management of projects; preparing technical reports to emphasise the reasoning for the proposed course(s) of action.
Essential Qualifications:
- Positive attitude with an outside-the-box approach to solving problems
- Highly motivated to succeed and passionate about your work
- Able to take challenges and turn them into opportunities
- A natural leader
- Post -secondary graduate (diploma or degree)
- Excellent computer and design experience with CAD programs
- Excellent mechanical, electrical aptitude to quickly learn and apply new RE technologies
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of applied construction techniques
- Comfortable with occasional overnight travel and extended working hours as required
- Valid driver’s licence
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Must be comfortable working outdoors
- Comfortably working outdoors and able to lift 25-55lbs
- Willing to adapt and learn new skills as the position grows
- Creative, innovative, solution and process driven with excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise job tasks to ensure timely completeness
- Basic business accounting principles
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Comfortable interacting and engaging with potential customers, i.e., trade shows, conferences, show room, work sites
- A self-starter, motivated and passionate about achieving high standards
- Ability to receive and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Ability to react to unanticipated events and problem-solve to keep projects on track
- Ability to track and work on multiple projects at various stages simultaneously
Bonus Assets:
- Previous experience in Renewable Energy or related discipline
- Marketing, sales and small business experience
- Previous applied engineering & design experience
- Hands on carpentry, electrical and mechanical experience
- Fall arrest training
Where we are located:
- RAYSOLAR is head office is located in beautiful Kenora, Ontario. Known as “The Premier Boating Destination of North America” it is situated on the north shore of beautiful Lake of the Woods. Our branch office if located in Winnipeg, Manitoba in St Boniface.
How to Apply:
- We encourage all interested applicants who feel they are well suited and are passionate about RE to apply. Your resume and cover letter are required. Please include in your cover letter how your personal and professional experiences and skills can contribute to our growing business. Please state your earliest availability to start work. Email your information to career@raysolar.ca. Please include in the subject heading “Renewable Energy Project Engineer”. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview