Stefannie Toth (Eit)
About Stefannie Toth (Eit)
Stefannie Toth is an Engineering Associate with extensive experience in renewable energy and solar photovoltaic systems. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including UGE, Hydro One, and Environment and Climate Change Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering from Carleton University.
Work at UGE
Stefannie Toth has been employed at UGE as an Engineering Associate since 2019. In this role, she provides support for the engineering team in the development, design, review, and implementation of large-scale rooftop and utility-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Her responsibilities include ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and sustainability goals.
Education and Expertise
Stefannie Toth holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering from Carleton University, completed in 2017. She has furthered her education with various certifications, including PV403: Inspecting Solar PV Systems from Solairgen and CE524: PVsyst for PV System Production Modeling from Solar Energy International. Additionally, she has completed training in Renewable Energy and RETScreen Expert Training from the International Renewable Energy Academy.
Background
Stefannie Toth has a diverse professional background in engineering and renewable energy. She began her career in customer service roles at Costco Wholesale and EB Games before transitioning to technical positions. Her experience includes working as a Co-op student at Environment and Climate Change Canada and as an Energy Analyst at CBRE. She also served as a P&C Tech Services Team Lead at Hydro One, where she gained valuable industry experience.
Achievements
During her academic career, Stefannie designed a 76 kW solar PV canopy as part of her capstone project at Carleton University. This project contributed to 20% of a green building's annual energy usage while also creating an outdoor recreational area. Her technical skills include proficiency in PVCAD, single-line and wiring diagrams, and RETScreen, which support her work in solar energy projects.
Professional Development
Stefannie Toth has engaged in continuous professional development through various courses and certifications. She completed an AutoCAD Advanced Design Certificate at George Brown College and participated in a 5-day Solar PV Design and Installation Workshop at the Canadian Solar Institute. Her commitment to learning is evident in her diverse educational background, which includes studies in Kinesiology at York University.