Electrical Systems Technician - Mobile / Off-grid / Marine

Vanlife Customs; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts on builds

Job summary

Vanlife Customs in Arvada, Colorado is seeking an Electrical Systems Technician to build and install electrical systems in Ford Transit and Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter vehicles, working with Victron Energy and other premium equipment. Extensive hands-on training will develop your technical aptitude, problem solving and safety awareness, even if you don’t have van-building experience.

This full-time role pays $28–$38 per hour, with health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and employee

Qualifications

• Must be technically curious and detail oriented.
• Willing to learn and be trained extensively.
• Hands-on with wiring and electrical systems.
• Team player with safety mindset.
• Experience in automotive electrical or marine systems would help.

Responsibilities

• Build and install electrical systems in Ford Transit and Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter vehicles.
• Work with Victron Energy, Wakespeed and other premium equipment.
• Install lithium batteries, inverters, solar charging and 12V/24V/48V DC equipment.
• Learn to configure, test and commission sophisticated electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Produce clean, organized, reliable installations with safety and quality in mind.
• Collaborate with design, production and service teams on projects.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hands-on

Problem solving

Team player

Detail oriented

Tools

Victron Energy

Wakespeed

Job description

Electrical Systems Technician

Vanlife Customs | Arvada, Colorado

Full-time | $28-$38/hour, depending on experience

Love working with electrical systems? We’ll teach you the specialist skills.

At Vanlife Customs, we build sophisticated electrical systems that power everything from adventure vans and mobile offices to specialized commercial vehicles.

Our projects range from straightforward off-grid installations to advanced systems with large lithium battery banks, high-output alternator charging, solar power, inverters and intelligent monitoring.

We’re looking for a mechanically and electrically minded person who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work and wants to develop valuable specialist skills.

You don’t need experience building vans or programming Victron systems. We’ll provide extensive hands‑on training.

What matters more is your technical aptitude, curiosity, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

What you’ll do

• Build and install electrical systems in Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
• Work with premium equipment from Victron Energy, Wakespeed, Joule Case and other leading manufacturers.
• Install lithium batteries, inverters, solar charging, alternator charging systems and 12V/24V/48V DC and 120V AC equipment.
• Learn to configure, test and commission sophisticated electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, understand wiring diagrams and develop practical solutions.
• Produce clean, organized, reliable installations with careful attention to safety, workmanship and quality.
• Collaborate with our design, production and service teams on interesting custom projects.

Who we’re looking for

You’re technically curious. You enjoy understanding how things work and figuring out how to make them work better.

You’re hands‑on. You’re comfortable using tools, working with wiring and tackling practical technical challenges.

You take pride in your work. You care about the details, follow instructions carefully and believe a job should be done properly.

You’re a problem‑solver. You think logically, enjoy troubleshooting and know when to ask questions.

You’re a great teammate. You’re dependable, willing to learn and enjoy working alongside experienced people.

Experience in automotive electrical, marine, solar, electronics, industrial equipment or a related technical field would be valuable, but specialist qualifications aren’t essential.

Experience with Victron, lithium batteries or mobile power systems is a bonus, not a requirement.

We’re more interested in your aptitude, attitude and potential than how many years you’ve spent doing this exact work.

Why join Vanlife Customs?

We’re part of Waypoint Group, alongside TOURIG and Contravans, building premium adventure vehicles and custom solutions for customers across the country.

We’re growing, investing in our capabilities and building a team that values Curiosity, Drive, Excellence, Discipline and Teamwork.

You’ll enjoy:

• Interesting, varied technical projects.
• Extensive hands‑on training and funded professional development.
• Opportunities to develop valuable specialist electrical skills.
• A collaborative team of experienced designers, builders and technicians.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, plus paid time off.
• Employee discounts on builds and components.