Electrical Design Engineer
1st Avenue PowerMountain View, Canada
Full Time
Posted August 10, 2026
$110k - $160k
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Job Description
1st Avenue Power is growing its project development capacity, and we're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the execution of solar and battery storage projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Create site layouts and electrical drawings based on direction from the engineering team
- Conduct feasibility studies for new project and product concepts, applying prior experience to new sites and products
- Develop early-stage design packages that help establish build standards and support oversight of EPC execution
- Contribute to cost estimates that help the development team make go/no-go decisions
- Perform electrical balance of plant/site modeling and analysis for projects and products
- Support safety and stress testing, including fault current analysis and battery layout optimization
- Research new concepts and help develop technical solutions in collaboration with senior engineers
- Manage CAD deliverables including site drawings, schematics, and conductor sizing documentation
- Work cross-functionally with mechanical, power electronics, and project teams
- Help build bills of materials (BOMs) with the procurement team for both projects and products
- Coordinate with local utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) on service and permitting documentation
- Some travel is expected
Requirements
- 2+ years experience of electrical drafting and CAD experience
- 2+ years relevant experience in the solar and/or battery storage industry
- 2+ years experience with site layout development and feasibility modeling
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., UL 1741, IEEE 1547, NEC for renewable energy)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Familiarity with electrical balance of plant/site concepts
- Ability to work from high-level direction and translate it into detailed design deliverables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with battery storage systems and fault current analysis
- Familiarity with EPC processes and project development workflows
- Working toward, or interested in pursuing, a Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with early-stage engineering design deliverables
- Exposure to conductor sizing and bill of materials development for solar projects
- Knowledge of public utility and AHJ processes and approvals
- Experience in electrical systems and product development
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Health Insurance: We offer 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan. Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
- Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
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