Publication Date: Sep 3, 2026
Location:
St. Thomas, CA
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Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
Level of Experience: Professionals
Job Function: Operations
Job ID: 4573
Specialist, Clean Room Construction Design
Who we are
We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!
This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas, ON.
Your role and key responsibilities
We are looking for 3 Specialists in BSI/Clean Room Design (1) HVAC (2) Electrical and (3) Piping to join our Battery Specific Infrastructure (BSI) team.
In this role, you will coordinate and steer all BSI-related design activities, ensuring that concepts, layouts, and technical solutions align with PowerCo’s global standards, functional requirements, and project timelines. Reporting directly to the Head of BSI.
What you bring to the team
Organize multidisciplinary design meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring technical alignment, structured decision-making, and timely distribution of high-quality meeting documentation. Act as the central coordination point for all BSI-related design inputs, consolidating feedback from engineering, production, HSE, construction, and operations teams.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation—including TUM lists, Room Books, layouts, and user requirements—ensuring clarity, completeness, and compliance with PowerCo’s technical and functional standards. Provide expert guidance on the technical scope definition and ensure alignment between project requirements and supplier proposals.
Coordinate the design change process by evaluating change requests from internal departments, updating TUM, Room Books, and layouts accordingly, and coordinating the implementation of changes with suppliers. Conduct technical, schedule, and cost impact assessments for all design modifications, including claim review and negotiation support with suppliers. Maintain and publish an up-to-date weekly design change log as part of structured change governance.
Track and verify design deliverables against contractual obligations and project milestones, ensuring completeness, quality accuracy, and alignment with design strategy. Proactively identify design gaps, inconsistencies, and risks, driving corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
Guide the development, integration, and quality of the 3D model across all BSI work streams, ensuring consistency with engineering data, spatial requirements, and interface definitions. Facilitate model reviews, clash detections, and interdisciplinary coordination sessions, driving resolution of technical conflicts and optimizing constructibility.
Facilitate value engineering workshops and cross-functional evaluations to bring project costs in line with approved budgets, balancing technical requirements with cost efficiency.
Coordinate the systematic collection, analysis, and documentation of design-related lessons learned across all BSI work streams, transforming project experiences into actionable guidelines.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by integrating lessons learned into design standards, tender documents (TUM, Room Books, layouts), and supplier requirements, ensuring future projects benefit from enhanced efficiency, quality, and risk mitigation.
Coordinate related design activities across BSI by enforcing standards, maintaining model integrity, steering interdisciplinary reviews, and resolving clashes while ensuring alignment with project requirements. In parallel, you will organize overall BSI design coordination by consolidating inputs, managing design changes, tracking supplier deliverables, and supporting tender documentation. You will maintain structured documentation, ensure traceability of decisions, and support efficient communication across all stakeholders.
What makes you stand out
Core Skills & Expertise:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred
3-7 years’ experience in Construction Project Management
Experience in Scheduling, Supplier management, project management, construction managemen
Experience in Battery, Pharmaceutical, semi-conductor Clean & Dry room project management is preferred
Ability to adapt to and maintain flexibility with the juggling of multiple projects
Advanced competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Advanced competency with schedule software(MMP, Primavera. etc )
Working knowledge of OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Teams, Concur and SAP strongly desired
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
What to look forward to
Attractive Remuneration: The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $88,390 - $110,490 CAD, which includes base pay and target amount of short term incentive plan.
In addition we offer competitive benefits: our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need
Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
Employee Assistance Plan: We offer an Employee Assistance Plan which can support you in mental health, physical wellness and overall wellbeing.
Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
Opportunities for development.
Relocation Support.
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.
This posting is for currently vacant roles.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.
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Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
Location:
St. Thomas, CA
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Job Function: Operations
Level of Experience: Professionals
Salary Range: $87,650- $131,470 CAD
Job ID: 4573
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Change the Future with Us
PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.
Recruitment Practices
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Our organization may use artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted tools as part of our recruitment and hiring processes. All decisions regarding hiring, interviews, and selection are ultimately made by human recruiters or hiring managers.
