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Solutions Engineering Manager Power Generation and Integrated Energy Systems

National Power · Raleigh, NC · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEducation$75k/yrFull-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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, switchgear, 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.
  • Career Development
    • Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of technical personnel.
    • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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, switchgear, 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.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with LV/MV switchgear, transformers, NGRs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of emissions systems, SCR technology, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
  • Familiarity with BMS, SCADA, generator controls, and third-party system integration.
  • Experience in mission-critical environments including data centers, healthcare, telecom, industrial, and utility applications.
  • Previous experience leading technical teams or engineering functions.

Additional Information

  • Criminal background check, motor vehicle records, pre-employment drug screen, and references are required.
  • This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.
  • National Power, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identification or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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