Northern Sun Energy Boosts Leadership Team for Growth
Northern Sun Energy, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, has bolstered its leadership team with four key hires, aiming to support the company's growing project pipeline and expansion into new markets.
Jason Double, P.Eng., joins as Director of Pre-Construction & Project Management. With over 20 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, and project management, Double brings expertise from his recent role as the head of preconstruction and estimating for a top-tier renewable EPC company since 2017. His experience spans diverse industries, including automotive, steelmaking, energy, petrochemical, aggregates, and infrastructure. At Northern Sun Energy, Double will oversee estimating, proposals, subcontractor bids, and construction planning & scheduling, while supporting project execution across the company's portfolio.
Jonathan Tracey, P.Eng., takes on the role of Director of Engineering & Procurement, bringing nearly 25 years of experience across over 1.2 GW of solar and energy storage projects in Canada and the United States. Tracey has led the development, engineering, and execution of utility-scale and community renewable energy projects, covering the entire project lifecycle from development and due diligence to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Nancy Surian, Director of Finance & Controls, arrives with more than 18 years of construction industry experience in financial reporting, project controls, and risk management at both the project and corporate levels. Surian will direct financial reporting, cost tracking, and forecasting, and will oversee teams responsible for project controls and financial management.
Ross Ewart, Senior Project Manager, joins with over 13 years of experience managing complex electrical construction projects, including the design and integration of medium voltage motor control equipment and modular electrical buildings. Ewart has directly managed more than 115 MW of utility-scale solar EPC projects and will oversee project contract management, cost and schedule management, and total construction effort on Northern Sun Energy's job sites.
Kevin Ritzmann, President of Northern Sun Energy, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions, stating, "Jason, Jonathan, Nancy, and Ross bring exactly the kind of engineering, financial, and project management expertise we need as our pipeline grows. This is a people-focused team, and that focus on our people is what drives us to deliver results for our customers. They each exemplify Northern Sun Energy's core values, and I'm proud to have them on our team."
The company is expanding its utility-scale solar and storage EPC business, building on a leadership team with a combined track record of delivering gigawatts of solar and battery energy storage projects across North America. With over 2 GW of collective industry experience, Northern Sun Energy is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for renewable energy solutions.