Principal Application Engineer, Utility Scale Storage

SMA America

120d • $129,000 - $167,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Application Engineer – Utility Scale Storage who is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert for Battery Energy Storage Solutions. Duties include consulting with SMA’s customers in North America, Mexico, and Central America by analyzing system specifications and requirements, reviewing and/or proposing system designs based on expert knowledge and known solutions, answering advanced technical questions, developing, and presenting internal sales materials and by collaborating with the SMA sales and service organization including joint customer visits.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or direct relevant experience is a must; an additional master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering would be a strong plus.
• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering or additional experience in other technical BESS related disciplines are a plus.
• Experience in renewable energy is required.
• In depth knowledge of power electronics including inverters and transformers is required.
• In depth knowledge of control architectures related to BESS projects is required.

Nice To Haves

• In depth knowledge in power systems design is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the US energy sector including applicable norms, standards and regulations strongly desired.
• Knowledge of the energy sector in Mexico and/or Central America would be a plus.
• Knowledge of BESS and Solar electric (PV) installation and system design is preferred.
• Knowledge of PVSyst or similar PV and BESS system modeling tool is preferred.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language, both written and verbal, would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Subject matter expert for SMA and assists customers in BESS project designs by answering technical questions via telephone, e-mail and/or face-to-face meetings.
• Reviews customer and utility interconnection requirements and helps select the right SMA products, solutions, and services.
• Assists customers in the project design process.
• Supports Key customers and EPC customer base.
• Deep technical knowledge of BESS control architecture, selection of inverter solutions based on project requirements, integration with Energy Management Systems and overall project design.
• Creates and delivers internal and external technical training – mentors Application Engineers, Sales, and Service colleagues.
• Creates sales materials, to be used by the sales staff during meetings with existing customers and potential new clients.
• Conducts competitor analysis and provides technical argumentation to successfully compete against the analyzed products and/or solutions.
• Attends industry conferences and trade shows as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between the US sales team and the technical team at SMA HQ in Germany.
• Interface to product management and engineering.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $129,000.00 - $167,000 hourly, dependent upon experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
• Dedicated Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Tuesday and Thursdays; remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees