Senior Applications Engineer, Utility Scale Solar and Storage

The role

The Senior Applications Engineer serves as a technical product specialist for utility scale PV and Battery Energy Storage solutions. This person advises customers by analyzing system specifications, proposing designs, and supporting the sales organization through technical expertise.

What you will do

• Assist customers with technical questions via telephone, email, and face to face meetings
• Review customer and utility interconnection requirements and help select SMA products and services
• Assist customers in the project design process and support key and EPC customers
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. sales team and the technical team in Germany
• Create and deliver internal and external technical training materials and presentations
• Develop sales materials for use by the sales team
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide technical argumentation
• Attend industry conferences and trade shows as necessary
• Interface with product management, engineering, and service teams
• Other duties as may be required or assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands on industry experience
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands on experience in renewable energy engineering
• Direct work on PV or battery storage systems and solutions
• Direct experience with utility scale PV or battery storage projects
• Working knowledge of PVsyst or similar PV system modeling tools
• Sound knowledge of the U.S. energy sector, including applicable norms, standards, and regulations
• Knowledge of battery systems and solutions
• Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone within the continental United States
• Ability to meet customers at their locations in the region
• Ability to work core business hours aligned to Eastern time on a consistent basis

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• In depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers
• In depth knowledge of power systems design
• Product selection experience for utility scale PV or BESS projects
• NABCEP certification, PVIP or similar, or an equivalent industry credential
• Knowledge of solar electric PV installation and system design
• Knowledge of the energy sector in Mexico or Central America
• Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally and perform effectively in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel periodically domestically and internationally, including to Canada, Latin America, and Germany
• Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Aetna, plus Kaiser in California
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums
• Up to $1,500 a year to HSA on the high deductible plan
• $0 employee only dental and vision options
• Short and long term disability
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Relocation assistance available

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind
• Candidates who require or will require visa sponsorship are not eligible
• Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or visa tied employment authorization are not eligible
• Position is open to candidates located within the continental United States only

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. It provides solar inverter technology and solutions for residential rooftops to large scale utility plants.