Field Applications Engineer

SolarEdge•San Francisco, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Field Application Engineer is responsible for providing pre-sales customer support and training for SolarEdge products. This role serves as the technical team contact in the geographic area for rooftop and ground-mount applications, requiring expertise in SolarEdge system design and the ability to create and deliver product and technical training. The position demands a strong understanding of PV and energy storage modeling tools, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Electrical Balance of System (eBOS) modeling, and the creation of single line diagrams. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport and working relationships with customers, peers, and managers. The role also requires the ability to interpret schematics, understand high voltage and measurement equipment, and communicate effectively in English.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
3 - 5 years experience in the renewable energy industry.
Excellent industry knowledge of competition, market trends in the renewable energy industry with focus on PV and energy storage.
Excellent knowledge of NEC and PV system regulatory codes for PV installations, including but not limited to the National Electrical Code, NEC 690, PV Power System installation, UL1741, IEE1547, for the interconnection of distributed resources with power systems, FERC661, etc.
Strong communication skills including listening and handling objections and complex technical inquiries in customer meetings.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong time and project management skills to proactively build trust and confidence as a remote employee
Excellent interpersonal skills to build and develop relationships internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with communication protocols and controls scheme for solar and energy storage, and the modeling of energy storage applications.
Spanish language a plus

Responsibilities

Technical team contact in the geographic area for rooftop and ground-mount applications.
Training at customer site including design and installation.
Solar Edge system design expert.
Create and deliver product and technical training.
Understand of PV and energy storage modeling tools, such as PVSyst, Helioscope, Energy Tool Base.
Understand Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Electrical Balance of System (eBOS) modeling.
Single line diagram creation, inspection and sharing.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build rapport and establish working relationships with customers, peers and managers.
Ability to read and interpret schematics with a good understanding of high voltage and measurement equipment.
Ability to communicate distinctly and effectively in English using proper grammar to effectively answer all customer inquiries promptly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and build enduring relationships.