Senior Engineer, Electrical & Power Systems

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid benefits

Retirement savings plans with employer

Equity grants

Paid vacation and time off

Job summary

e-Zinc is seeking a Senior Electrical & Power Systems Engineer to own electrical system design across the product lifecycle, from architecture to field deployment. You will work closely with hardware teams, suppliers, and the BMS to ensure safe, reliable power solutions for long-duration energy storage.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and coordination with supplier engagements, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Systems or Power Electronics.
• 10+ years in power systems, power conversion, energy storage, renewables, or related field.
• Experience with design, integration, testing, or commissioning power conversion systems and inverters.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system design, distribution, protection, grounding and safety.
• Ability to develop and review single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts and detailed DWGs.
• Familiarity with CEC, NEC, ESA, CSA standards and relevant electrical codes.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering software and system design tools.
• Self-directed, adaptable in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, testing, and certification of the PCS and electrical systems for energy storage projects.
• Develop and review system architectures, single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, grounding, and construction docs.
• Size and select inverters, DC converters, protection, and PCS components to control power flow.
• Collaborate with Software and Controls to integrate BMS and power components.
• Prepare electrical studies including grounding, protection, arc flash, and harmonics analyses.
• Support supplier engagement, RFQs, purchase orders, and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical content for customer proposals and development activities.
• Participate in prototype builds, system qualification testing, installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement practical, cross-discipline solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, safety, cost and manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to leadership and project teams.

Skills

Power Systems

Power Electronics

SolidWorks

PDM

Electrical Safety

Electrical Diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Electrical CAD

Job description

Opportunity

e-Zinc is looking for a SeniorEngineer, Electrical & Power Systemsto help design, integrate, and validate the electrical systems that enable our long-duration energy storage technology. This is a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of power systems, power conversion, controls, and energy storage and contribute directly to the development and deployment of e-Zinc’s technology. You will take ownership of electrical system design and integration across the product lifecycle—from system architecture, modeling and equipment selection through detailed engineering, prototype testing, commissioning, and field deployment. Working closely with the Battery Energy Storage System team, you will help translate system requirements into safe, reliable, and scalable electrical solutions.

This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex power systems challenges, working directly with hardware and suppliers, and seeing their designs move from the engineering bench to real-world energy storage projects.

PositionScope andResponsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, testing, and certification of the Power Conversion System (PCS) and associated electrical systems for e-Zinc energy storage projects.

• Develop and review electrical system architectures, specifications, single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, conductor and cable schedules, grounding systems, and construction documentation for greenfield and brownfield projects.

• Sizing and selection of inverters, DC converters, protection systems, and other PCS components to control the power flow through e-Zinc's proprietary BESS.

• Collaborate with Software and Controls to integrate control logic and communications between e-Zinc’s Battery Management System (BMS) and power conversion components

• Prepare or support electrical studies, including system impact, grounding, protection and coordination, arc flash, harmonics, and related analyses.

• Support supplier engagement, RFQs, purchase orders, and project cost estimates.

• Prepare technical content and electrical inputs for customer proposals and project development activities.

• Participate in prototype builds, system qualification testing, installation, commissioning, and field deployment.

• Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues and collaborate across engineering disciplines to identify and implement practical solutions.

• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, safety, cost, and manufacturability through design and process improvements.

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to the engineering team and support junior engineers where applicable.

• Communicate project risks, technical issues, and recommendations to technical leadership and broader project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in power systems, power conversion, energy storage, renewables, industrial systems, or a related field.

• Experienced in SolidWorks and PDM.

• Experience designing, integrating, testing, or commissioning power conversion systems, inverters, or industrial electrical systems.

• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power distribution, protection, grounding, and electrical safety.

• Experience developing and reviewing single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, layouts, and detailed engineering drawings.

• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Electrical Code (NEC) , ESA requirements, and applicable CSA standards.

• Experience with electrical engineering software and tools used for system design, analysis, and documentation.

• Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

At e-Zinc, how we work matters just as much as what we build. The qualities below reflect how our team turns our core values into action every day.

Safety

You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people, our customers, and our planet.

Truth

You are honest, transparent, and authentic—with yourself, your teammates, and our customers.

Results

You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, troubleshoot thoughtfully, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Team

You contribute to an open and trusting workplace, empower others, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Mastery

You are committed to building domainexpertise, bring a strong work ethic, and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.

Value

You act responsibly with time, financial resources, and effort, always aiming to create the greatest impact and long-term value.

Why Join e-Zinc?

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose.You’llbe part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Note:

At e-Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The expected annual salary range for this roleis$125,000–$150,000.Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall fit for the position.

Successful employees will be offered a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which can include:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive Employer-paid benefits

• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership

• Paid vacation time to refresh, plusadditionalpaid time off forspecial eventssuch as birthdays or religious holidays