Technical Manager - Renewable Interconnection & Electrical Design

About the role

As the Technical Manager, Renewable Interconnection & Electrical Design, you will provide technical leadership for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects, helping advance them from early development through key investment decisions. Join a team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership can make a meaningful impact while supporting your continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities with utilities, Independent System Operators, and Regional Transmission Organizations from initial studies through agreement negotiations.
• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for high-voltage interconnections, substations, collection systems, transmission lines, and related equipment.
• Conduct or review power system studies, including power flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, and grounding assessments.
• Provide technical leadership across internal teams, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other project partners.
• Support the procurement of high-voltage equipment by developing technical bid packages, evaluating vendor submissions, and optimizing equipment and design solutions.
• Deliver practical technical recommendations that balance safety, reliability, cost, schedule, operability, and long-term asset performance.
• Track technical milestones, identify emerging risks, escalate concerns, and pursue opportunities to improve project design and execution.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, and registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada or the United States.
• 8 or more years of progressive technical experience, including functional or informal leadership responsibilities.
• Direct experience with utility-scale electrical systems, renewable energy interconnections, and high-voltage substation or transmission design.
• Understanding of North American interconnection processes and experience working with Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Organizations, or utilities.
• Ability to assess complex technical information and develop clear recommendations that consider commercial, schedule, safety, and lifecycle requirements.
• Collaborative communicator who can lead effective discussions and explain highly technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leaders.
• Ability to anticipate issues, take initiative to resolve challenges, and provide calm, disciplined leadership in a fast-paced project environment.

Working Conditions

This position may be based in Canada or the United States, with the specific work location to be confirmed. The role is primarily performed in an office environment, with travel to project sites, supplier locations, and Enbridge offices. Travel is expected to average approximately 10% and may increase to as much as 25% during peak project periods. A valid driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record are required.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Pay

Base salary ranges from $135,180 – $180,000 CAD for Ontario locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. Base salary ranges from $135,100 – $180,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. Applicable compensation policies and