Technical Solutions Engineer, Ford Energy

Responsibilities

• Technical Solution Leadership & Scoping
  • Lead the technical scoping and configuration of BESS projects, including system sizing (MW/MWh), augmentation strategies, and site layout optimizations.
  • Serve as the primary technical lead for project configurations before they move to final proposal.
  • Interface with our simulation team to model battery degradation, round-trip efficiency, and financial performance based on specific customer use cases such as peak shaving or renewable integration.
• Commercial & Market Expertise
  • Lead the development of technical financial models, including Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) and NPV analysis, to ensure proposed solutions meet customer financial hurdles and Ford Energy’s margin targets.
  • Draft and negotiate technical exhibits for commercial contracts, ensuring performance guarantees are accurately reflected and achievable.
  • Provide deep technical expertise on regional grid requirements and interconnection standards for major energy markets (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO).
• Safety, Compliance & Technical Solutions Support
  • Ensure all project designs and configurations adhere to the latest industry safety standards, specifically UL 9540A and NFPA 855.
  • Act as the SME during customer meetings, delivering presentations and product demonstrations that highlight Ford Energy’s competitive advantages.
  • Support the development of technical documentation and certification planning to ensure market access and customer confidence.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Growth
  • Serve as the voice of the customer for the Ford Energy Product Engineering teams, providing feedback on market requirements to influence the future product roadmap.
  • Continuously improve technical solution workflows and review processes to increase speed, quality, and consistency of customer proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical solutions, applications engineering, systems engineering, or project engineering within the energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience in technical contract negotiation and financial modeling for large-scale energy projects.
• Strong understanding of power systems, batteries, and battery management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leaders, technical teams, and customers.

Even Better

• Direct experience with stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and familiarity with UL 9540A and NFPA 855 standards.
• Working knowledge of wholesale electricity markets and grid operations (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM).
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with high-voltage safety standards and industrial control protocols.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment within a larger corporate structure.
• Solution-oriented leader who can balance technical rigor with commercial urgency.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating complex customer needs into "bankable" technical configurations.
• Strong communicator able to bridge the gap between technical engineering requirements and operational customer needs.
• Leadership Attributes
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple project configurations in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

Pay

$115,500-218,100

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