Senior Engineer, Central Plant Software Systems – SHIFT

WHO WE ARE

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

As our energy management and decarbonization company, SHIFT Energy develops and delivers advanced supervisory control systems that leverage advances in Machine Learning and predictive technology to help our clients achieve best-in-class performance, reduce energy use, and costs. We optimize the operation, control, and maintenance of central plants across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, commercial real estate and more.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team on-site, full-time in Saint John to contribute to the design and development of our central plant control technology. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of experts creating leading-edge control software and integrating these control algorithms into our existing code base.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Become the subject matter expert in assigned aspects of control software for central heating and cooling plants.

• Monitor and leverage developments in predictive control, mathematical modeling and optimization, HVAC, and energy storage from industry, government, and academic research.
• Develop software to implement mathematical optimization strategies for central plant operations.
• Build robust models of HVAC and energy storage devices and systems.
• Plan, design, and conduct lab experiments to test and validate models and optimization strategies.
• Support projects by assisting with planning and execution of production deployments of control software and systems.
• Monitor production systems to ensure they are delivering strong value to customers—identify blind spots or underperformance and recommend improvements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot heating and cooling plant systems; identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, proposals, and documentation for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Expand the company’s knowledge base while collaborating with team members specializing in simulation, modeling, and development.
• Support the evolution of product vision and roadmap.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:   

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in Hydraulic Analysis and thermodynamics.
• Proficiency in Python or comparable languages, with the ability to adapt to new programming environments and frameworks.
• Experience with control systems and controller design is preferred.
• Knowledge of mathematical optimization and statistics is considered an asset.

   …AND YOU ARE… 

• Passionate and curious about combatting climate change.
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do.  
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges.
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader.
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision.
• A strong analyst with great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable.
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members.
• A good communicator: you are able to explain your ideas and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively.

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program 
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave, and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training  

WHY MARINER? 

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Our team is located in major cities across Canada, with most of our team residing in Atlantic Canada. 

We are committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions! 

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the excitement of continuous innovation that powers our team to create and deliver great technology and solutions.  

Join our growing team!