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Date Posted: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43168
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Sustainable Energy. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date ofJuly 1, 2026 . The successful candidate will be appointed to one or more Departments in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, depending on their area of specialization.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, would be nominated for the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Energy for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will contribute to building the university’s expertise in sustainable energy. We are particularly interested in researchers that take a broad, cross-cutting approach to sustainable energy technologies, rather than focusing on a single solution.

As an internationally recognized chair in Sustainable Energy, the candidate will play a critical role in the Lawson Climate Institute (LCI), working with the institute leadership to identify opportunities, set research priorities, generate impact by developing practical approaches to energy transition and achieve breakthroughs in sustainable energy.

Candidates must hold a PhD in an area related to energy,and have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The Chair will be solution-focused and responsible for innovating and driving solutions that transform energy systems.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing strengths of the Faculty . As the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Energy the candidate will:

• Collaborate with, and build, the community of LCI Scholars and Chairs
• Seek academia-industry-government coordination
• Grow the research capacity across the university in the area of sustainable energy
• Enable measurable outcomes for communities, industry, academia and government.

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of their research impact via policy, industry and/or civil society. The research statement should indicate how the work will result in energy systems transformation.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence . Weseek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

Submission guidelines can be found at . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact .

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by October 22, 2025.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

• Project management support to lead Project Manager and delivery of lenders advisory, owners engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for private Independent Power Producer clients.
• This includes project planning and management, feasibility studies, concept design development and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation - with a particular focus on photovoltaic, wind, storage and grid systems.
• Writing technical reports & presentations, compiling design drawings and presentations.
• Preparation of bids and proposals. Support Senior Engineers in winning work.

• B.Eng., BSC. or B. Tech in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical engineering, preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy and / or project management and or financial management.
• Must be registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA.
• Around 4 or more years work experience relevant to design and implementation of renewable energy projects (Solar and/or Wind).
• Recognisable experience relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy (Solar and/or Wind).

Top multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their Energy Division as an Energy Consultant.

You will be involved in the growth of the energy team with a particular focus on electrical engineering aspects of projects, as well as business development and project management support for PV, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, and mini/micro grid projects.

• BEng. or BSc. Eng. in Electrical Engineering (preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy)
• 4 - 6 years relevant experience
• Design experience in renewable energy projects
• Writing technical reports and presentations, compiling design drawings and presentations
• Preparation of bids and proposals and support Senior Engineers in winning work
• The focus will be on grid-connections and large project context, structure and role players is important
• Financial acumen with respect to energy projects and project finance will be a bonus
• Project management support to the lead Project Manager for the delivery of lenders' technical advisory, owner's engineer, and design services within the renewable energy sector

R 480,000 - R 550,000.00 CTC

Top multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their Energy Division as an Energy Consultant.

You will be involved in the growth of the energy team with a particular focus on electrical engineering aspects of projects, as well as business development and project management support for PV, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, and mini/micro grid projects.

• BEng. or BSc. Eng. in Electrical Engineering (preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy)
• 4 - 6 years relevant experience
• Design experience in renewable energy projects
• Writing technical reports and presentations, compiling design drawings and presentations
• Preparation of bids and proposals and support Senior Engineers in winning work
• The focus will be on grid connections and large project context; understanding the structure and roles of players is important
• Financial acumen, with respect to energy projects and project finance will be a bonus
• Project management support to the lead Project Manager for the delivery of lenders' technical advisory, owner's engineer, and design services within the renewable energy sector

R 480,000 - R 550,000.00 CTC

TGRC is proud to be partnering with a leading developer and investor in large-scale renewable and clean energy infrastructure across Southern Africa. Our client specialises in technologies such as Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage, and Natural Gas, delivering both on-site generation and wheeled power solutions.

• Perform quantitative analysis to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.

• Oversee project development processes, including securing necessary permits and approvals.

• Manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.

• Handle financial management tasks and develop detailed financial models.

• Produce high-quality written reports and create engaging presentation materials.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through effective engagement and communication.

• Degree in a numerate discipline with strong academic performance.

• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.

• Knowledge of the energy sector (preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Highly committed and rigorous, capable of delivering high-quality work.

• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Skilled in client and stakeholder engagement.

• Intellectually curious and quick to learn new skills.

To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.

Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.

In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.

Your main tasks will be:

• You will perform technical feasibility studies.
• You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
• You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
• You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
• You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
• You will report to clients and lenders.
• You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
• You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.

You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.

You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.

Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E

We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.

Of course, there are some non-negotiables:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
• You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
• You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
• You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
• You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
• You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
• You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
• You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
• You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
• You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English.
• You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
• You have a valid working permit in South Africa.

What gives you extra points:

• Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
• Available for short trips abroad.
• Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).

We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.

In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.

Furthermore:

• Salary in line with your level of experience
• Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
• Flexible working hours /Home office.
• An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.

>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E