TRCTalent is working alongside a global manufacturer that offers a full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. They are seeking a full time Electrical Solution Engineer for Renewables & Energy Systems. This position can sit remote within the US and will have approximately 20% travel. Qualified candidates will be educated electrical engineers, at least three years’ related experience, knowledge of MV, and experience with Solar PV and/or utility / industrial scale battery storage system projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Expertise:
Solution Design: Support the business development in concept definition by energy system simulations & realize the functional concept of solutions in a project by technical detailed solution.
Design and engineer the solution down to detail to satisfy the specified requirements of the customer.
Define the products, components and systems to be used and their specific characteristics.
Configure the components and systems of the solution according to the project requirements.
Develop detailed solutions for the integration to ensure the interaction of the individual elements as a functioning unit.
Responsible for the realization of the solution with the required functionality and prepares the design documentation.
May direct the executing units (e.g. manufacturing, procurement, logistics).
Quality Assurance: Ensure solutions meet quality standards, scalability, and performance requirements during design phase and in solution delivery by monitoring and tracking quality with sub suppliers prior installation and commissioning at customer site.
Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of industry trends and evaluate their impact on designs.
Knowledge are Industry/Utility knowledge and application of medium and low voltage networks, including, MV Switchgear, Switchboards, LV switchgear, Transformer, Photovoltaic Systems, Battery Storage Systems, Microgrids, Protection and Automation functionality, and Network Communication.
Customer Engagement:
Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate with sales, business development and offer teams during pre-sales activities, including solution concept design & energy system simulation, solution presentations and technical discussions.
Post-Sales: Ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction. Participate / run design review meetings with the customer. Organize and run Factory Acceptance Tests w/wo customer participation with our sub suppliers. Support our field service team and customer during installation and commissioning phase as the support contact for all engineering related questions.
Stakeholder Communication:
Executive Reporting: Provide updates to senior management on solution engineering initiatives, progress, and challenges.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to solution delivery in close alignment with project managers.
Project Team: Closely align with firm's project team members and sub suppliers to ensure high quality solution delivery (primarily project managers, product engineers, procurement experts and sub suppliers)
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education
Experience: Three years + of experience in a similar role in engineering or a related technical role. Preferred turnkey solution and/or renewable power system engineering. Preferred experience with turnkey projects in medium voltage, low voltage, photovoltaic, stationary battery storage systems.
Leadership Skills: Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
Software Application Knowledge: Xendee, Homer, PSS/E or DE or other energy system simulation software, PVsyst, HeliosScope or other solar PV simulation software, Microsoft Office, MS Teams. Beneficial would be Autodesk suite, SKM or ETAP
Business Acumen: Ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends. Knowledge of NEC, IBC, IFC codes and application of LV and MV systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiar with Siemens LV & MV solutions
Familiar with micro grids integrating renewable energy solutions (solar PV, stationary battery storage systems)