Civil Engineer

            ABOUT US

Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) is a Canadian, fully integrated developer, asset manager, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage facilities. Potentia manages over 1,500 MW of renewable energy assets across North America.

At Potentia, we’re not just a company; we’re visionaries in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to leading the way toward a sustainable future. Our journey, driven by a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit, is guided by our unwavering commitment to excellence, passion, integrity and agility.

As leaders in renewable energy development, operations, and asset management, we are not only contributing to the present but also paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable world for future generations.

Potentia is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and wholly owned by Power Sustainable Capital Inc., an affiliate of Power Corporation of Canada.

POSITION
Civil Engineer

LOCATION
Flexible (occasional travel to project sites required)

DEPARTMENT
Engineering and Construction

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Civil Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and collaborates closely with project managers, engineers in the engineering and construction team and third-party engineers, the environmental team and contractors.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY FUNCTIONS

The Civil Engineer supports the Engineering team in developing Potentia’s utility-scale PV solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across Canada and the US. The role provides civil engineering and technical support throughout the project development cycle from early site assessment through design, procurement and construction support, helping ensure projects are delivered according to Potentia and regulatory technical requirements. Ad-hoc support to Potentia’s operations team will also be required.

Role & Responsibilities:

Engineering Design & Construction Support

• Develop engineering scopes of work and technical requirements for the civil and site works of PV solar, wind and energy storage projects.
• Review and provide technical insight on civil designs including structural foundations, steel structures, site layout, grading, drainage and stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and access roads.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms to ensure civil designs comply with Potentia and regulatory technical requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes, standards and existing and new technologies and their application to Potentia’s projects.
• Review and comment on contractor plans including methodologies, ITPs, construction schedules, etc. and provide support through construction including reviewing QA/QC data, non-conformances and site visits/inspections as required.

Contract, Procurement & Cost Support

• Assist project teams in preparing and evaluating engineering and construction contractor Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Support cost estimating and procurement of project civil works and site infrastructure.

Due Diligence & Risk

• Assist with technical due diligence for potential renewable project acquisitions, including site suitability, geotechnical and constructability considerations.
• Support risk management by escalating technical issues and potential schedule risks.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in meetings with consultants, contractors and suppliers to help manage engineering deliverables and schedules.
• Participate in internal project team meetings and present on technical issues or risks.
• Lead meetings and coordination between contractors and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with permitting and site development requirements.

Operations Support

• Provide technical support to the operations teams as required for operating projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with site civil design — foundations, grading, drainage and stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and access roads.
• Experience with geotechnical investigation and its application to renewable project design.
• Experience with complex, large-scale engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with civil design and drafting tools and familiarity with hydrology/drainage and grading software to aid in design reviews.
• Proficiency with using AI tools including Copilot and Claude co-work.
• Familiarity with project-scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel throughout North America, although travel to project sites is not a primary responsibility of the role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects or projects with transferrable skills.
• Registered P.Eng in at least one province in Canada.

COMPENSATION

• Base salary range: $110,000 to $130,000 CAD, commensurate with experience.
• Target annual bonus: 10% of base salary.
• Compensation will vary depending on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development support.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Potentia Renewables is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS

As part of our commitment to an efficient and fair recruitment process, Potentia may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools support our team’s decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until a qualified talent pool is compiled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on the Potentia Career Centre.