Solutions Architect - Power Engineering

Mission Critical Group • Spicewood, TX

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About The Position

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Solutions Architect to design energy solutions that address customers’ critical challenges. The role operates at the intersection of customer needs, technical feasibility, and commercial viability, translating complex requirements into technically sound and financially viable proposals.

The Solutions Architect collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Finance, Project Management, Service Operations, and customers to develop system-level designs for distributed power generation, energy storage, and critical power applications. The role involves validating performance through modeling and engineering analysis, developing scopes and specifications, supporting customer-facing technical sales, preparing proposals and project estimates, assessing risks, and helping ensure continuity from sales through delivery.

The position also contributes to process improvement, standard designs, knowledge sharing, and product development feedback. It offers professional development, mentorship, exposure to strategic projects, and potential advancement into senior technical or leadership roles. Regular travel of approximately 30–40% is expected for customer meetings and site visits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in technical design, pre-sales engineering, or applications engineering within energy, industrial systems, or complex technical environments.
• Strong technical foundation and demonstrated ability to learn and master new technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar, and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience creating technical proposals and customer-facing documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a systems-thinking approach.
• Business acumen and understanding of project economics and value drivers.
• Willingness to travel regularly, approximately 30–40%, for customer meetings and site visits.
• Strong customer orientation, relationship-building skills, and collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Self-motivation and strong organizational skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, continuous-learning orientation, and comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Professional presence and credibility with customers and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of distributed power generation, energy storage, or critical power systems.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related field.
• Experience with financial modeling and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards, such as NEC, NFPA, and IBC.
• Track record of winning complex technical sales.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• System-level design and integration thinking.
• Technical modeling and performance analysis experience.
• CAD and 3D visualization proficiency.
• Engineering documentation and technical writing skills.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design complete power and energy systems that meet customer technical requirements and financial objectives.
• Perform dynamic modeling and engineering analysis to validate system performance.
• Develop project scope definitions, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize cost, performance, and reliability.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with customers and conduct site visits and technical assessments.
• Present technical solutions to customer stakeholders and address technical questions and objections throughout the sales cycle.
• Build trusted customer relationships and communicate complex technical concepts as clear business value.
• Develop technical proposals and collaborate with Sales on strategies for competitive opportunities.
• Define project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements; assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support contract negotiations with technical expertise and clarifications.
• Ensure proposal quality, consistency, and alignment with company standards.
• Work with Engineering to apply new technologies and products to customer applications.
• Partner with Finance to develop cost models and financial projections.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Service Operations on solution feasibility and delivery.
• Provide customer feedback to Product Management to inform product development.
• Share knowledge and best practices with other Solutions Architects.
• Support the transition from sales to delivery, maintaining continuity and technical accuracy.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive solutions.
• Identify improvements to solution design processes and tools, and contribute standard designs, templates, and best practices.
• Participate in post-project reviews and build technical expertise through training, research, and hands-on learning.

Benefits

• Professional development through training and mentorship.
• Opportunities to work on increasingly complex and strategic projects.
• Potential advancement to senior technical roles or leadership positions.

What This Job Offers

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