Job Description

PRINCIPAL SOLAR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER (SOLAR & ENERGY STORAGE UTILITY DIVISION)

LOCATION: REMOTE - ANYWHERE IN THE USA

A major global provider of solar renewable energy equipment and services is looking to grow their team with the addition of a Principal Solar Applications Engineer.

This role will act as a Technical Advisor (Solar / Battery Storage) / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Distributors, System integrators, Power Utility Companies, and EPCs. The incumbent will be utilized as a reference point for expertise on the company’s major product lines such as inverters, transformers, and renewable energy storage batteries for utility scale projects.

It will be focused primarily on advanced level provisions of conceptual PV designs, grid interconnection systems, detailed PV design implementation, and technical sales support for Power Utility / Utility-Scale projects in North America, Central America, and Mexico.

Another key aspect of this role will be helping train internal employees and external clients to increase product (inverters, transformers, and battery storage) knowledge, define project requirements, and troubleshoot technical issues.

This is a remote role that can be based anywhere in the United States (USA) and comes with a competitive compensation package (base salary, 401K, profit sharing, health benefits…etc).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Principal Solar Application Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) will work with internal and external stakeholder to develop and implement solar inverter products, grid interconnection systems, and customer requirements.
• The Principal Solar Application Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) creates custom inverter product solutions through the interpretation of renewable energy project requirements
• The Principal Solar Application Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) advises on PV / Battery Storage systems design concepts, specifications, and reviews
• The Principal Solar Applications Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) represents the company as a Solar Inverter Product Expert (SME) at client events, industry trades shows, and solar conferences
• The Principal Solar Applications Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) will work closely with the internal sales, marketing and product development teams on product improvement and sales strategies.
• The Principal Solar Applications Engineer (Inverters) / Principal Technical Solar Advisor (Inverters) will support internal and external clients through the use of various information distribution methods such as client site visits, online forums, and online training delivery platforms.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical degree
• 10+ years experience with Solar PV inverters, Solar PV energy production, Solar PV design, and/or the grid connection of Solar PV systems
• Technical Expertise in the areas of Micro-grid, battery technologies, and power systems design
• Technical expertise in the areas of energy supply, power electronics and battery technologies
• Hands-on experience working with stakeholders on utility /grid interconnection systems and requisitions
• Experience within the Renewables industry preferably with a focus on Solar, Photovoltaic, Battery Storage, and Energy Storage products/services
• Working knowledge of inverter, transformers, and renewable battery storage systems
• Must have a strong understanding of Electrical Engineer, Power System Engineer, and/or Mechanical Engineer concepts in association with renewable energy / solar photovoltaics / utility (T&D) industry standards