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About the Role

The Energy Engineer – Lighting Systems & Renewable Technologies is the technical authority for the development, engineering, and technical assurance of lighting, lighting controls, solar PV, and related electrical efficiency measures delivered through Ontario utility and IESO-administered energy efficiency programs. This role leads lighting and electrical audits, develops Investment Grade Feasibility Studies (IGFS), and ensures measures are defined in accordance with IESO program rules, baseline and eligibility requirements, codes and standards, and measurement and verification (M&V) protocols. The Engineer provides technical oversight through design development and implementation review to ensure installed systems align with the approved design intent, savings assumptions, and utility incentive documentation. This role is focused on engineering accountability and design intent assurance.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site and desktop audits of existing lighting systems, lighting controls, and applicable renewable technologies.
Provide compliance assessment of current lighting levels to applicable codes and standards (IES, CSA, OBC).
Develop complete, utility-ready measure scopes suitable for Save on Energy prescriptive and custom applications, and ESCO delivery.
Screen and structure measures to meet IESO eligibility rules, applicable codes and standards, baseline definitions, interactive effects treatment, and persistence requirements.
Specify and select lighting, lighting controls, and renewable equipment based on performance, reliability, code compliance, and maintainability.
Coordinate with manufacturers, controls vendors, and specialist consultants to validate technical approach and savings assumptions.
Develop detailed energy, demand, and operating hour savings calculations consistent with Ontario utility and IESO program methodologies.
Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing inputs for equipment, installation, commissioning, and M&V.
Monitor Ontario utility and IESO incentive programs, maintaining current knowledge of program rules, application pathways, documentation requirements, and submission timelines.
Prepare and support submission of utility-ready incentive documentation.
Define appropriate M&V approaches aligned with IESO and ESCO requirements.
Ensure measures developed in the IGFS are engineered and implemented in accordance with the approved scope and design intent.
Review submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
Review lighting layouts, control zoning, and programmed sequences.
Review commissioning results and functional performance testing.
Identify, document, and assess deviations from design intent and evaluate impacts to savings, incentives, maintenance and performance guarantees.
Prepare high-quality technical reports, engineering narratives, and presentations.
Clearly document assumptions, exclusions, risks, and compliance considerations.
Support interdepartmental and intercompany initiatives related to energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, and renewable energy solutions in Ontario.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal engineering standards, calculation tools, templates, and best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant energy engineering experience.
P.Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario required (or the ability to acquire P.Eng. designation).
CEM, CMVP, or equivalent.
Moderate travel required (based on the needs of the role).
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in a Blackstone office depending on travel requirements.

Skills

High-efficiency lighting systems and controls
Applicable codes and standards (CSA lighting standards, Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), OBC)
Electrical systems
Solar PV fundamentals
Ontario utility and IESO energy efficiency programs
ESCO performance contracting
M&V practices
Lighting audits and illuminance measurement
Baseline definition
Equipment specification
Savings calculations
Utility incentive documentation
M&V planning
Technical reporting
Design intent verification
Positive attitude
Initiative
Strong work ethic
Technical leadership
Accountability
Flexibility
Ability to work collaboratively

Location

Toronto-based
Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line at Eglinton Station

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant energy engineering experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering
P.Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario
CEM, CMVP, or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary and total comp package

Benefits

RRSP program with employer match
Company-paid extra "Blackstone" days off
Fitness Club & Bike Share subsidy
A fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support, massage therapy and others)

About the Company

Blackstone Energy Services is a Toronto-based, integrated energy transition company that helps public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions.
We are guided by our impassioned vision to crush carbon footprints for all.
With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate champions, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions.
This includes budgeting, energy procurement, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, climate risk mitigation strategies, consumption efficiencies & conservation efforts, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits, structured financial support and ESG & regulatory reporting.
We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions with impact.

Equal Opportunity

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or age.
We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, and can be their best selves at work.
Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we are.
Read our Corporate ESG report here.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support activities such as application screening and candidate assessment.
All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human representatives of the Company.