[Hiring] Senior Requirements Engineer @Canadian Solar Inc.

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated Senior Requirements Engineer to specialize in EMS controls and Power Conversion Systems for utility-scale battery energy storage systems. The candidate will develop technical requirements aligned with business goals and objectives.

• Create control system and power conversion system specifications that meet all project requirements.
• Guide control system technologies and implement processes for global utility-scale energy storage solutions.
• Familiarity with power systems, utility scale inverters, utility generation, protection and transmission, modern industrial networks, and utility communication protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Requirements: Create and maintain technical requirements for battery energy storage control systems and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) in line with company goals and industry standards.
• Cyber security: Develop a set of security requirements and templates.
• Review Project-Specific Requirements: Carefully review and ensure project-specific requirements for control systems and Power Conversion Systems are met.
• Negotiate and Develop Requirements Management: Develop comprehensive requirements management strategies tailored to specific client needs and industry requirements.
• Track Applicable Standards: Monitor applicable standards and analyze their implications on our products, communicating these to the R&D, commercial, and engineering teams.
• Certification Testing Solutions: Assist in finding solutions to challenges related to certification testing.
• Examine Test Samples: Read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions to examine test samples.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify potential compliance risks and vulnerabilities within our products, developing strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Regular Reporting: Report regularly to the business team and relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Utilize and maintain AI tools for developing technical requirements.
• Utilize and maintain version control tools to make sure the requirements are traceable, auditable, and change-managed throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the design and implementation of global compliance standards for products such as SCADA and EMS, batteries, electrical systems, HVAC, inverters, or other industrial products.
• Knowledge of UL & IEC requirements.
• Knowledge of NERC-CIP cyber security requirements.
• Experience with regional and global regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of battery-related standards such as IEC62619, UL1973, IEC62933-5-1/-2, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855, ISO-27019.
• Proven success in working independently, handling multiple tasks, and determining priorities in a team environment, balanced by an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines or functional groups.
• Deep understanding of battery systems.
• Participation in compliance or standard-related councils is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Experience with technical requirements drafting.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities.
• Results-driven, with a focus on execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.