Controls Engineer
canadiansolar · Canada - Remote · Remote
Pay: CAD 100,000 – 145,000 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
Position Title: Controls Engineer Department: Controls Engineering Compensation: $100,000 - $145,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location) Reports To: Sr. Deployment Engineering Manager Location: Canada or United States
Controls Engineer - North America
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Who We Are
Welcome to e-STORAGE , a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we're not just building products we're powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
Role Overview for Controls Engineer
As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in deploying utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across America, supporting projects from initial design through commissioning and long-term operation.
You'll work closely with internal engineering teams, equipment vendors, EPCs, utilities, project developers, and customers to ensure control systems are designed, integrated, and delivered successfully. From reviewing control philosophies and validating network architectures to troubleshooting communications and supporting control related commissioning activities, you'll help ensure every project performs safely, reliably, and efficiently.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of renewable energy while working on some of the industry's most advanced utility-scale energy storage projects.
What You'll Be Doing as a Controls Engineer
Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements and ensure alignment throughout…