1st Avenue Power · 3 months ago
Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr1st Avenue Power is on a mission to deliver intelligent power systems leveraging solar energy for global customers. The Design Engineer will lead product development initiatives, ensuring design, validation, and certification of solar PV systems while optimizing performance and compliance.
ConsultingEnergyEnergy ManagementInfrastructurePower Grid
Responsibilities
Define and apply structural product load requirements, including data interpretation from wind tunnel testing
Provide structural engineering support or act as a technical resource for internal projects
Support full product development lifecycle, including: Design cycles and initiatives, Prototyping and iterative design improvements, CAD design, drafting, and optimization, Testing support (lab, field, and performance validation), Field validation and troubleshooting, Sourcing and procurement support, Certifications and compliance documentation
Prepare preliminary and detailed site layouts, system designs, and electrical schematics for utility-scale PV projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across development, finance, procurement, and EPC
Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and certification practices including UL-2703
Product load testing and production of testing reports as needed
Field testing on construction sites
Perform other engineering-related tasks as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current California Structural Civil PE with active stamp
Proficient in AutoCAD with ability to create site layouts, plans, and detailed design drawings
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering
Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)
Proficiency with Solidworks of similar CAD software
Proven track record of strong mechanical design capabilities
Comfortable working in a high-paced startup environment
Computer and Workplace software proficiency
Benefits
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.
Company
1st Avenue Power
1st Avenue Power is an infrastructure company that offers deployable clean power systems.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase