Electrical Solutions Engineer (Eagle Rock)

About

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.

• Industry/Utility Knowledge:

  • 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).

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).