Senior Renewable Energy Technical Advisor
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$100,000 to $125,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3-7 years' experience in technical due diligence, Independent Engineer work or developer/owner-side technical roles.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
With sustainability and innovation shaping the future of global infrastructure, BTY’s Infrastructure division plays a leading role in delivering trusted advisory services to lenders, investors, and owners worldwide. Our Renewable Energy Services team provides Technical Due Diligence, Construction Management, Owner’s Engineer, Insurance and Offtake advisory Lenders’ Technical Advisor, M&A Due Diligence, and Owner’s Advisory services across wind, solar, and energy storage projects worldwide. We compete with Tier 1 technical advisors by combining senior-led, hands-on attention that delivers the technical rigour, commercial clarity, and pragmatic, finance and delivery-focused insights needed for renewable energy projects to succeed. .
We are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Technical Advisor to support and lead technical due diligence assignments for lenders, investors, and owners across wind, solar, and energy storage projects, as well as support other services within the department.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Solar or BESS project development or technical advisory experience
- Project management experience, ideally for technical due diligence mandates
- Independent energy yield analysis (solar and/or wind)
- Electrical systems and grid interconnection reviews
- Deliver high-quality technical due diligence across design and contractual scopes required for financing and transactions.
- Review electrical and grid interconnection designs, including single-line diagrams, compliance, and interconnection studies.
- Lead and/or support independent solar (PVSyst) and/or Wind Energy EYA tools, including data screening, loss factor analysis and probabilistic scenarios (P50/P90).
- Translate technical findings into financial model inputs and commercial implications for lenders and investors.
- Prepare clear, concise, lender-ready sections and report under sometimes compressed timelines.
- Collaborate with wider infrastructure advisory colleagues on permitting, contracts, and schedule reviews.
- Support technical reviews of major equipment (wind turbines, PV modules, inverters, etc.).
- Contribute to technical assessments of key project contracts (TSA, EPC, O&M).
- Visiting project sites for technical inspections or construction oversight
- Support business development opportunities through client engagements, meetings and in person events
- 3-7 years' experience in technical due diligence, Independent Engineer work or developer/owner-side technical roles.
- Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (other engineer or physics disciplines considered)
- Strong communication skills - able to distill technical findings into clear financial insights
- Exposure to project coordination or technical leadership within due diligence or development contexts
- Understanding of grid interconnection studies, electrical design, and compliance
- Strength in either energy yield analysis with willingness to grow in this area as needed
- Familiarity with PVSyst (solar) and/or Wind Energy EYA tools
- Experience advising on utility scale Solar or BESS assets
- Ability to work in a team environment and ability to work to own initiatives.
- Demonstrates attention to detail to produce quality work with good time management.
- Hold a valid drivers license.
- Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.
- Make an impact: Work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities around the world.
- Flexibility that fits your life: Enjoy the freedom of a flexible environment that supports work-life balance.
- Competitive rewards: Benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, above-average vacation, parental top up, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days, and more.
- Grow your career: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and professional development support designed to help you advance.
- Well-being matters: Access health and wellness resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Belong to great culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values connection, community involvement, and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 7 consecutive years by our employees and Great Place to Work®.
We may use automated or AI-based tools to support screening, assessment, or selection.
Candidates will be assessed based on relevant education, professional qualifications, technical skills and experience applicable to the role. At BTY Group, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in construction such Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
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BTY Group does not accept speculative or unsolicited resumes from agencies outside our approved network. Any such submissions will be considered direct applications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and support technical due diligence for wind, solar, and energy storage projects, including reviews of electrical designs, grid interconnection, energy yield, equipment, and project contracts. Translate technical findings into financial and commercial insights, prepare lender-ready reports, conduct site visits, and support client engagements and business development.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–7 years of relevant technical due diligence, independent engineering, or developer/owner-side experience, along with an engineering or physics-related degree. They should bring experience in at least two relevant areas, knowledge of electrical design and grid interconnection, familiarity with PVSyst and/or wind energy yield tools, strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and eligibility to work in Canada or be pursuing a work permit.
Skills
- Technical Due Diligence
- Renewable Energy
- Solar Project Development
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Project Management
- Energy Yield Analysis
- Electrical Systems
- Grid Interconnection
- PVSyst
- Wind Energy Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Technical Reporting
- Contract Review
- Construction Management
- Client Engagement
- Communication
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Above-Average Vacation
- Parental Top-Up
- RRSP Matching
- Bonuses
- Sick Days
- Professional Development Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Flexible Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Construction
Keywords
- Technical Due Diligence
- Renewable Energy
- Wind Energy
- Solar Energy
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Independent Engineer
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Energy Yield Analysis
- PVSyst
- Wind Energy Yield Analysis
- Electrical Systems
- Grid Interconnection
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Interconnection Studies
- Compliance
- P50/P90 Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Technical Reporting
- Technical Advisory
- Construction Management
- Owner's Engineer
- Technical Inspections
- EPC Contracts
- TSA Contracts
- O&M Contracts
- Permitting
- Schedule Reviews
- Equipment Reviews
- M&A Due Diligence