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Title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirements: ~10%

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join our team in Toronto. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Mission:

The Project Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the engineering activities for Hydrostor's energy storage projects. Reporting to the Vice President – Project Engineering, this role ensures the seamless execution of engineering functions, including design, procurement, and construction phases, while collaborating with the Project Director and cross-functional teams. This position will have a significant impact on the project's success, helping to deliver innovative, sustainable energy solutions across global markets.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Lead and oversee the engineering components of Hydrostor's projects, ensuring that all technical requirements are met and aligned with business goals.
• Manage EPC/EPCM contractors, ensuring technical alignment, supporting procurement efforts, and providing input into project schedules and budgets.
• Set and communicate the vision for engineering delivery, managing both internal and external resources to achieve project outcomes.
• Provide regular and standardized reporting on project progress, resource needs, and technical challenges.
• Support other projects and company objectives as needed, contributing your expertise to a dynamic, global project portfolio.
• Ensure the integration of safety, sustainability, and quality control into the design and engineering process.
• Collaborate closely with the product team to align engineering solutions with overall business objectives.
• Maintain project continuity through all stages of development, from design to commissioning.

Who You Are:

We are looking for a dedicated, proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, skilled problem solver, and effective leader. You will need to balance competing priorities, manage resources efficiently, and deliver concise instructions and reports. A successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and a focus on achieving the best outcomes for the project.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with eligibility for registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (or equivalent registration).
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, including fieldwork, project management, and QA/QC responsibilities.
• Expertise in safety and sustainability design principles and methods.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with experience managing large-scale projects and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and governance related to project development.
• Experience with power or processing plants and involvement in the procurement and construction lifecycles.
• Ability to manage resources and ensure alignment with project schedules, quality standards, and business needs.
• Experience with EPC or EPCM project delivery, including front-end engineering, cost estimation, detailed design, and construction.
• Proven experience leading project engineering teams through all project phases, from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Practical field experience, with a hands-on approach to project management and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Fit-for-Purpose (safe and minimum) delivery and a value-based approach to project lifecycles.
• Experience in project setup, including developing control schedules, effort-hour estimating, staff forecasting, and progress reporting.

To Apply:

To apply for this position, submit your resume by clicking “Easy Apply”.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at careers@hydrostor.ca. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).