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Sleeman Breweries

Vice President, Sales

Calgary, AB

Vice President, Sales Location: Guelph, Ontario Level: Vice President Benefits and Perks: At Sleeman Breweries, you'll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

Peoples Group

VP, Funding & Securitization

Calgary, AB · On-site

The Vice President Funding and Securitization plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the company's funding and capital markets strategy. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice ...

Trycewell Partners Inc.

Trycewell Partners is excited to be partnering on a confidential VP of Commercial search with a ... Work cross functionally with operations, engineering, finance, and service teams to ensure ...

Peloton

VP of Corporate Development

Calgary, AB · On-site

Salary: VP of Corporate Development Report to:CEO/Founder Location:Downtown Calgary, In-office Job Summary Peloton is seeking a highly experienced VP of Corporate Development to lead the full ...

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How much do vp engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp engineering in Alberta is $203,897.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $144,500.00 and $261,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior engineers in specialized fields such as software engineering, data engineering, and systems architecture can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills, and working at large tech companies or in high-demand industries. Roles often require expertise in programming languages, cloud platforms, and leadership responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP of Engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VP of Engineering, you need deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record of managing software development or engineering teams, often supported by a degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira), cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and methodologies (like Agile/Scrum) is typically required, along with experience using relevant technical stacks. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and mentor teams are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are vital for aligning engineering efforts with business goals, fostering innovation, and ensuring successful project delivery at scale.

What does a VP of Engineering do?

A VP of Engineering is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the engineering department and aligning its goals with the company’s overall strategy. They lead engineering teams, set technical direction, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality product delivery. Additionally, they work closely with other departments, such as product management and operations, to support business objectives and drive innovation. The VP of Engineering is also responsible for hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent within the organization.

What engineers make $500,000 a year?

Senior engineering roles such as Vice President of Engineering, Director of Engineering, or Chief Engineer in large tech companies often have total compensation packages exceeding $500,000, including base salary, bonuses, and stock options. These positions typically require extensive experience, leadership skills, and expertise in areas like software development, systems architecture, or engineering management.

What does a VP engineer do?

A VP of Engineering oversees the technical strategy, manages engineering teams, and ensures the successful development and delivery of products or systems. They coordinate with other executive leaders, set technical goals, and often have a background in software or systems engineering, requiring strong leadership and project management skills.

What are the main challenges a VP of Engineering might face when scaling an engineering team?

A VP of Engineering often encounters challenges such as maintaining high code quality and team productivity while rapidly hiring and onboarding new engineers. Balancing the need for fast growth with preserving a strong engineering culture and clear communication can be demanding. Additionally, aligning technical goals with business objectives and fostering collaboration across product, design, and operations teams are crucial. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on both people and process management.

What engineers make $200,000 a year?

Senior engineers in fields such as software, electrical, and aerospace engineering can earn $200,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills, and in high-demand industries. Roles like software engineering managers or specialized technical leads often reach or exceed this salary level, particularly in competitive markets or large organizations.
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Infographic showing various Vp Engineering job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $203,897 per year, or $98 per hour.

Vice President, Renewable Energy

PRI Consultants

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

PRI ENGINEERING

Vice President, Renewable Energy

Commercial leadership of PRI's Renewable Energy sector

Location: Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Full-time Senior leadership

About the opportunity

PRI is seeking an experienced commercial leader to serve as Vice President, Renewable Energy. This is a senior leadership role for a driven professional who is energized by building client relationships, winning meaningful work, and growing a sector at the centre of Canada's energy transition. As VP, you will own the commercial success of our Renewable Energy sector setting its direction, developing its client base, leading its major pursuits, and building the team that delivers its growth.

This is a growth mandate in one of the most dynamic markets in the country. You will be accountable for expanding PRI's presence in renewable energy deepening relationships with developers, owners, and operators, opening new ones, and positioning the firm to win larger and more strategic work over time. You will personally own the sector's most important client relationships while building and mentoring a team of Account Managers who own the rest. You will work in close partnership with our technical Practice Leads, who own the quality and delivery of the work, so that you can focus your energy where it matters most: clients, growth, and team.

PRI's Renewable Energy sector serves utility-scale and distributed solar, wind, energy storage, hydro and run-of-river, and green-infrastructure clients across Canada including independent power producers, developers, utilities, institutional and commercial energy buyers, and First Nations advancing renewable projects as owners and partners. The sector draws on the firm's geotechnical, civil, structural, hydrotechnical, and environmental capabilities to deliver work spanning site assessment and geotechnical investigation, civil and structural design, foundations and racking support, water and stormwater management, interconnection and site development, permitting and environmental support, and construction-phase engineering.

How this role works at PRI

PRI operates through a matrix of commercial sectors and technical practices. Sector Vice Presidents own the commercial axis: client relationships, pursuits, sector growth, and the commercial team. Technical Practice Leads own the technical axis: technical excellence, quality, and delivery. This structure means our commercial leaders can concentrate on clients and growth, backed by strong technical practices that own the quality of the work. As VP, you'll lead the sector's commercial success while partnering closely with Practice Leads who ensure every project is delivered to standard.


What you'll own:


Sector growth and strategy

Own the commercial success and growth of the Renewable Energy sector, including revenue growth, market positioning, and long-term strategy.

Set the sector's go-to-market approach, defining PRI's competitive positioning across priority sub-markets utility-scale and distributed solar, wind, energy storage, and hydro.

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the sector new clients, new service offerings, new geographies, and new market segments in a fast-evolving policy and market environment.

Develop and execute an annual sector plan with clear revenue, pursuit, and team-building targets, in partnership with the CEO.

Client relationships and pursuits

Personally own the sector's most important client relationships the strategic accounts where senior-level engagement is essential to winning and growing the work.

Lead major pursuits and proposals, setting win strategy, pricing strategy, and proposal quality for the sector's most significant opportunities, including multi-project development programs.

Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers across independent power producers, developers, utilities, and energy buyers.

Represent PRI at industry events and in industry associations relevant to the renewable energy market.

Maintain commercial and pricing discipline across the sector, managing the risk and pace of fast-moving development-driven work.

Team leadership and development

Build, lead, and mentor a team of Account Managers within the sector, coaching them to own and grow their own client portfolios.

Recruit and develop commercial talent, building a bench that supports the sector's long-term growth.

Provide active coaching on pursuits, pricing, and client strategy, developing the next generation of commercial leaders.

Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performing team culture aligned with PRI's values.

Cross-functional collaboration

Partner closely with technical Practice Leads (geotechnical, civil, structural, hydrotechnical, environmental) to ensure the sector is staffed and delivered to the firm's quality standards.

Coordinate with the VP, Energy & Resources on opportunities that span the energy transition, and with peer Sector Vice Presidents on cross-sector work, referring and sharing relationships generously when it serves the firm and the client.

Work in close partnership with the firm's Indigenous Partnerships function on the substantial volume of renewable-energy work involving First Nations as owners, proponents, and partners.

Contribute to firm-wide strategy and leadership as a member of the senior leadership team.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a commercial leader who combines a strong network in Canadian renewable-energy markets, a track record of winning and growing work, and the ability to build and lead a team. You are energized by client relationships and business growth, and you have the technical credibility to be taken seriously by clients and delivery teams alike.

Required qualifications

15+ years of experience in renewable energy or a closely related field engineering consulting, project development, EPC, independent power production, or utilities with progressively increasing commercial responsibility.

Demonstrated track record of business development success: winning work, growing client relationships, and expanding revenue in renewable-energy or related markets.

Established relationships with senior decision-makers among developers, independent power producers, utilities, or energy buyers.

Experience leading pursuits and proposals, including win strategy and pricing, for significant projects or multi-project development programs.

Experience leading, mentoring, or developing commercial or client-facing team members.

Strong commercial acumen, including an understanding of margin, pricing, risk, and the economics of professional-services delivery on development-driven work.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the presence to engage senior client leadership.

Proven leadership, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to client service and team success.

Preferred qualifications

Professional designation such as P.Eng., or a relevant technical credential providing credibility in renewable-energy markets.

Experience across multiple renewable technologies solar, wind, energy storage, or hydro.

Familiarity with interconnection, permitting, and environmental processes for renewable projects, and with the policy and procurement environment for renewables in Canada.

Understanding of the renewable-energy project lifecycle, from development through construction and operations.

Experience working collaboratively with First Nations as renewable-energy owners, proponents, or partners, and supporting Indigenous engagement initiatives.

A track record of building a book of business or a sector/practice in a fast-growing market.

Why PRI

At PRI, we believe exceptional consulting begins with exceptional people. We empower our leaders with meaningful responsibility, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to shape the future of their sector backed by strong technical practices so you can focus on clients, growth, and team.

As Vice President, Renewable Energy, you'll find:

A structure designed to let commercial leaders lead commercially, backed by technical practices that own the quality of the work.

A genuine growth mandate in one of Canada's fastest-growing markets the opportunity to shape a sector, build its client base, and grow its team.

A multidisciplinary environment that lets you bring the full breadth of the firm's capabilities to your clients, and deep First Nations renewable-energy partnerships.

A seat on the senior leadership team, with real influence over the direction of the firm.

A firm that is actively investing in growth and innovation, including AI-enabled tools and modern ways of working.

Competitive compensation with meaningful performance-based upside, comprehensive benefits, and support for ongoing professional development.

PRI is a multidisciplinary engineering and natural sciences consulting firm with offices across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from Indigenous professionals.