Electrical Design Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

1st Avenue Power is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support solar and battery storage project execution. You will create site layouts and electrical drawings, conduct feasibility studies, and develop design packages to set build standards.

Responsibilities include BOM development, BOP modeling, fault current analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with mechanical and project teams. A PE license path is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in solar and/or battery storage industry.
• Strong proficiency in electrical drafting and CAD.
• Experience with site layout development and feasibility modeling.
• Familiarity with electrical balance of plant concepts and NEC/UL 1741/IEEE 1547.
• Ability to translate high-level direction into detailed design deliverables.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license pursuit or interest is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create site layouts and electrical drawings per engineering direction.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and concepts.
• Develop early-stage design packages to establish build standards.
• Contribute to cost estimates for go/no-go decisions.
• Perform BOP/site modeling and analysis for projects.
• Support safety and fault current analysis including battery layout optimization.
• Research concepts and develop technical solutions with senior engineers.
• Manage CAD deliverables: site drawings, schematics, conductor sizing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, power electronics, and project teams.
• Help build BOMs with procurement for projects and products.
• Coordinate with utilities and AHJs for service and permitting.
• Travel as needed.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Site layout development

Feasibility modeling

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Battery storage systems

Power electronics familiarity

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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
• Other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in the solar and/or battery storage industry
• Strong proficiency in electrical drafting, CAD, and related design software
• Experience with site layout development and feasibility modeling
• 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
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., UL 1741, IEEE 1547, NEC for renewable energy)
• 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
• 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.