ESS Sales Application Engineer

Are you ready to lead the charge in the energy storage sector with cutting-edge technology and innovation?

This role is a technical expert position within the energy storage team, providing critical support in client engagements and technical sales. It exists to ensure technical excellence from pre-sales activities to contract execution. The role contributes to the organization by optimizing system designs, enhancing profitability, and reducing risk while supporting the sales team with comprehensive technical contracting support.

• Provide proactive technical support to commercial and sales teams by addressing complex customer inquiries and delivering tailored solutions.
• Develop and implement cost models and automated toolsets to streamline the sales process and enhance pricing accuracy.
• Create and improve technical presentations to communicate the unique value propositions of the products.
• Define optimal system design and bill of materials, including battery technology and associated systems.
• Generate high-value documentation such as single line diagrams, site layouts, and performance metrics.
• Lead negotiations for technical contractual exhibits, ensuring comprehensive scope coverage and risk mitigation.
• Manage technical contractual exhibits for Long-Term Service Agreements, ensuring clear obligations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain and negotiate product technical specifications.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or computer science) or a related field.
• At least 3 years in a technical or engineering position within the BESS industry, focusing on utility-scale projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in a technical and engineering capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and system design.
• Familiarity with safety standards including NFPA 855, NFPA 68/69, UL 9540, UL9540A, and electrical safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of data analysis software is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

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