Senior Solutions Engineer

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Vice President of Power Generation, the Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for leading the technical development of integrated energy and critical power solutions, including generators, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS systems, switch gear, and associated infrastructure. This role serves as the senior technical authority for solution development, supporting strategic customer opportunities, complex projects, and technical engagements.

The position establishes engineering standards, strengthens technical capabilities across the Energy Solutions function, and ensures the delivery of accurate, competitive, and executable solutions. Working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and executive leadership, the Senior Solutions Engineer helps drive growth by translating customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable solutions.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the technical lead for complex and strategic customer opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Energy Solutions Architects, Applications Engineers and Inside Sales Engineers.
• Establish best practices, design guidelines, and proposal review processes.
• Develop and maintain solution architectures, sizing methodologies, and engineering tools.
• Review and approve technical designs, assumptions, and solution recommendations.

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Design and support standby, prime, and integrated energy systems (generators, BESS, UPS, switch gear, fuel systems)
• Prepare technical documentation (SLDs, layouts, proposals, submittals, compliance matrices, P&IDs)
• Perform core engineering calculations (equipment sizing, voltage drop, conductor sizing, system configuration)
• Use and develop sizing tools and solution models to support designs and proposals
• Provide technical support to sales, customers, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and customer engagements
• Identify technical risks, validate scope, and ensure accurate solution costing
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining organization and responsiveness

• Partner with Sales teams to develop winning technical and commercial strategies.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, consultant meetings, and customer workshops.
• Engage consulting engineers, technical influencers, utilities, contractors, and end users to promote National Power's technical capabilities.
• Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges during the sales process.

• Develop technical training materials and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in proposal quality, response times, engineering accuracy, and solution consistency.
• Lead development of internal sizing tools, calculators, and engineering resources.

• Support project management and operations teams during project execution, commissioning, and customer handover activities.
• Provide escalation support for technical challenges and complex field issues.
• Ensure smooth transition from solution development to project execution.

• 8+ years of experience in power systems, applications engineering, energy solutions, or related technical roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex power generation or critical power projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, three-phase power, and integrated energy infrastructure.
• Experience with generators, UPS systems, switch gear, BESS, or related technologies (any one technology must, multiple technologies / microgrid experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with LV/MV switch gear, transformers, NGRs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Knowledge of emissions systems, SCR technology, and…