Sr. Commissioning Technician

Canadian Solar

Remote

Full Time

Posted September 14, 2026

$90k - $130k

Solar Energy

Remote

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Job Description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

The Sr. Commissioning Technician will be an integral part of the commissioning team, with their main responsibility being to work with and support the commissioning engineer and their manager in the commissioning of BESS sites. The successful candidate must be able and willing to travel and complete tasks at various project sites throughout the country and, on occasion, internationally. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a commissioning or service environment is required. This role is expected to spend over 75% of their time at project sites in Texas, Arizona, California, and others as needed.
Commission BESS sites using CSI Energy Storage’s Solbank Storage Power Block as part of a commissioning team
Perform tasks assigned by the commissioning manager and engineer, such as safety system checks, installation inspections, and functional tests
Support the commissioning of the overall control system by testing the network connectivity of all field devices and performing point-to-point tests
Perform daily routine tasks such as executing commissioning checklists, reviewing and updating the issues list, and helping to monitor the performance of commissioned assets
Provide on-site diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support
Supervise subcontractors on-site where required
Assist with the completion of testing documentation and preparation of test reports in a timely manner
Ensure proper LOTO and switching procedures are observed as required
Support client and operation and maintenance contractor training during and after commissioning

Requirements

Educational background in Engineering or a related field
At least 3 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within the renewable energy sector
Hands-on experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems
Previous experience with a CMMS software program preferred
Hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance
Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80, and other relevant design topics
Excellent time management skills; able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently
e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
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