Site Engineer (Canada - Eastern Region)

Reports To

Manager Field Engineer NA

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Director of Customer Deployment, this position requires an Electrical Engineering Degree from an Accredited Academic Institution and a strong familiarity with the technical aspects of the components of a site including; balance of plant or system, electric vehicle supply equipment, and technology used in different types of field projects. 

The Site Engineer will be an excellent communicator and problem-solver and able to manage crises when they arise.  The role requires frequent travel to various project sites, taking measurements, aggregating data, interpreting results, and designing solutions during any phase of the project lifecycle.  Additionally, the Site Engineer will be required to instruct and manage qualified workers to perform similar tasks as needed.

Primary Focus

• Onsite and remote commissioning and field remediation – including project management
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Balance of Plant or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment using sound engineering principles
• Perform work functions with minimal engineering support
• Correctly categorize site problems and determine sources of issues as site build, design, product quality, or engineering and escalate according to measurements
• Report project status and escalations regularly to stakeholders and initiate prompt and appropriate corrective actions
• Cleary identify and document pass/fail criteria for solutions and contingencies prior to implementation
• Perform the aggregation and review of field quality data with cross-functional teams
• Ensure reliable and uniform quality deployment of all fleet Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions
• Ensure Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment solution compliance to applicable code, practices, policies, and performance standards
• Aggregate project lessons learned and ensure their application for future refinements across organization for planning, commissioning guidance and field remediation
• Perform quality assurance and control tasks during commissioning
• Install, test, and verify new systems and technology including technical improvements
• Supervise and direct onsite crew
• Communicate with clients to determine needs and explain complex issues
• Draft and submit detailed technical reports

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an Accredited Institution
• Minimum of 5-7 years of troubleshooting and commissioning electrical systems (PV inverter / balance of system or plant preferred)
• Strong proficiency using electrical test equipment including Digital Multi-meter, 3-phase power quality analyzer, insulation tester, and site signal (cellular/WiFi) qualification tool
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects concurrently and ability to provide remote support to other site engineer team members
• Ability to identify and define issues related to software and firmware performance
• Working knowledge of Electrical and Safety Standards
• Proficiency in Electrical System Communication and Controls
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects concurrently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (25 kilograms) and stand for extended periods of time onsite
• Travel to various sites on an as needed basis
• Bilingual (French/ English) is highly recommended

Location

Remote - Canada (East Coast)

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 

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