Senior Solutions Engineer

National Power, LLC • Raleigh, NC

8d • Remote

About The Position

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Vice President of Power Generation, the Senior Solutions Engineer leads the technical development of integrated energy and critical power solutions, including generators, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS systems, switchgear, and associated infrastructure. This role serves as the senior technical authority for solution development, supporting strategic customer opportunities, complex projects, and technical engagements. The position establishes engineering standards, strengthens technical capabilities across the Energy Solutions function, and helps ensure delivery of accurate, competitive, and executable solutions.

Working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and executive leadership, the Senior Solutions Engineer translates customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable solutions. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship, develops solution architectures and engineering tools, reviews designs, supports proposals and customer engagements, and helps teams transition solutions into project execution.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in power systems, applications engineering, energy solutions, or related technical roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex power generation or critical power projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, three-phase power, and integrated energy infrastructure.
• Experience with at least one of the following technologies: generators, UPS systems, switchgear, or BESS.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with LV/MV switchgear, transformers, NGRs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Knowledge of emissions systems, SCR technology, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with BMS, SCADA, generator controls, and third-party system integration.
• Experience in mission-critical environments, including data centers, healthcare, telecom, industrial, and utility applications.
• Experience with multiple power technologies or microgrids.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for complex and strategic customer opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Energy Solutions Architects, Applications Engineers, and Inside Sales Engineers.
• Establish best practices, design guidelines, and proposal review processes.
• Develop and maintain solution architectures, sizing methodologies, and engineering tools.
• Review and approve technical designs, assumptions, and solution recommendations.
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Design and support standby, prime, and integrated energy systems, including generators, BESS, UPS, switchgear, and fuel systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, including SLDs, layouts, proposals, submittals, compliance matrices, and P&IDs.
• Perform engineering calculations such as equipment sizing, voltage drop, conductor sizing, and system configuration.
• Use and develop sizing tools and solution models to support designs and proposals.
• Provide technical support to sales, customers, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, consultant meetings, customer workshops, and customer engagements.
• Partner with Sales teams to develop technical and commercial strategies.
• Engage consulting engineers, technical influencers, utilities, contractors, and end users to promote National Power's technical capabilities.
• Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges; validate scope and ensure accurate solution costing.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining organization and responsiveness.
• Develop technical training materials and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in proposal quality, response times, engineering accuracy, and solution consistency.
• Lead development of internal sizing tools, calculators, and engineering resources.
• Support project management and operations teams during project execution, commissioning, and customer handover.
• Provide escalation support for technical challenges and complex field issues.
• Ensure smooth transition from solution development to project execution.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation after 90 days; first-year vacation is prorated based on start date.
• Up to 9 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Company-paid life insurance ($75,000).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with four medical plan options, including one fully covered by the company.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed