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Senior Electrical Designer

Invinity Energy Systems

Job Location:

Vancouver - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 100000 - 130000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are at the beginning of aglobal energy transformationof a scalenot seenin generations.A future low-cost low-carbonelectricgrid serving a world thatelectrifies everythingis within our reach.

The last remaining gap is breaking the link between electricity supplyand demand. Thelowest-cost most sustainablesources ofenergytoday come from intermittent renewablegeneration;but our homes businesses and industries needelectricity at the flick of a switch.

That gap can be closed by energy storage: Devices that store electricity when it is plentiful thenprovide powerback to the grid when it is includingones usinglithium-ion batteriesare being deployed in massive numberstostart filling thisgap. But so farnone of those solutionshave proventhe abilityto deliverpowerany time anywhere over decades of service: The level of reliabilitywevecome to expect and that the future grid will need.

This is the biggest challenge in energy today. Invinity is at the forefront of finding a solution. And we need you to help us deliver it.

Developedmanufacturedand delivered by our teams in Canada and the UKInvinitysvanadium flow batteries(or VFBs)can be installed anywhere andconsistently deliver electricityasneeded over a service life are highly recyclabledontrely on rare or conflict minerals andwontcatch fire.

Invinityis a globalVFBleader with over 190 megawatt-hours of its batteriesoperational or inconstructionforover82 projects across 15 countries - more than any otheremergingenergy storage the largest flow battery systems in the U.S. Canada Australia and the UK. Along the wayweveearned financial support fromthe UK Infrastructure Bank the U.S. Department of Energy and some of the worlds leading institutional investors.

The realization of these battery systems requires electrical and electronics design and validation activities: from clean sheet concept to detailed design of control electronics electrical systems component selection test design and execution regulatory compliance production release and ongoing product support. These activities are performed by the electrical and electronics team of which this role is a part.

This is a senior role with responsibility to lead the specification and design of the electrical systems within Invinitys energy storage products. This role will include a shared responsibility in future product definition product safety and project management.

Responsibilities representative duties:

Lead electrical system design of a next generation flow battery working closely with teams responsible for electrochemical systems mechanical components power electronics and control systems
Technical lead for product certification and regulatory compliance activities throughout the product development lifecycle including standards review certification requirements definition design reviews test and certification planning certification documentation regulatory submissions and support for third-party certification bodies and field evaluations
Conceive design and develop the electrical system architecture of Invinitys flow battery products
Develop and maintain design documentation for electrical system components and wiring harnesses
Perform and oversee electrical safety calculations such as fault current overprotection coordination arc flash
Develop and participate in other safety-related work items such as DFMEA hazard analysis risk assessments and mitigation
Lead development and validation of electrical systems to comply with applicable product safety EMC environmental and electrical installation standards including UL CSA IEC CE/UKCA and regional grid-connection requirements
Define plan and oversee design verification and compliance testing including environmental functional EMC dielectric withstand insulation coordination and safety validation activities
Work with the appropriate teams to specify source and qualify electrical system components
Support manufacturing and supply chain activities including key supplier(s) identification selection and QA programs
Provide electrical systems expertise to teams responsible for installation and operation of Invinitys products
Mentor less experienced members of the team
May involve domestic or overseas travel to customer sites suppliers or other Invinity offices up to 10%.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or similar. . (or equivalent) designation is strongly desired.
5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated technical leadership in the development and delivery of complex electrical systems
Experience working with certification bodies NRTLs test laboratories and regulatory agencies
Able to read understand and develop electrical schematics
Familiarity with insulation coordination SCCR determination arc flash analysis overcurrent protection coordination and electrical hazard mitigation
Skilled in testing and troubleshooting using diagnostic and test equipment such as multi-meters oscilloscopes programmable power supplies and load banks
Well-honed problem-solving skills including use of structured tools (8D etc.) to drive root cause and corrective action processes
History of documenting and communicating procedures specifications and test results for internal and external audiences
Experience following formal product development and configuration management processes

Desired Additional Qualifications:

5 years of experience working with energy storage PV systems or other similarly integrated power electronics systems
Expertise in North American and European electrical installation codes and electrical product safety standards (CEC NFPA NEC UL CSA IEC etc.)

$100000 - $130000 a year

At Invinity Energy Systems we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and practicing wage transparency to ensure fairness and equity. The salary for this position ranges from $100000 to $130000 per year and will be determined by a combination of the interview process prior work experience and educational background.

InvinityEnergy Systems is small enough that every team member plays a critical role in our daily business but large enough toparticipatein landmark clean energy projects around the its exposure to our most impactful emerging products this role will be critical in us delivering on those you are great at what you do willing to engage with ourdedicatedcollaborative culture and motivated bytaking on and delivering against some of the biggest opportunitiesin energy todaywedlove to hear from you.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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