Solutions Engineer

Torus • South Salt Lake, UT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solutions Engineer at Torus sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise and customer-facing sales engagement. You will partner closely with our commercial team to qualify opportunities, design tailored energy storage solutions, and shepherd prospects through technical due diligence. You’ll be the engineering voice of Torus in front of customers — translating complex system architecture into compelling, accurate proposals while providing the technical depth that closes deals. This role reports into our commercial organization and works hand-in-hand with product engineering, project development, and operations to ensure every solution we put in front of a customer is both technically sound and commercially viable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in energy storage, power systems, or a related field, with direct exposure to pre-sales or applications engineering
• Strong working knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS), power electronics, and grid interconnection
• Experience sizing and modeling energy storage systems for commercial, industrial, or utility customers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with load data analysis and energy modeling tools (e.g., HOMER, RETScreen, or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive-level stakeholders
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities in a fast-paced commercial environment
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events (estimated 25–40%)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flywheel energy storage or hybrid energy systems
• Familiarity with utility tariff structures, demand charge optimization, and behind-the-meter economics
• Experience supporting utility, C&I, or microgrid project development
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and relevant interconnection standards (UL 9540, IEEE 1547)
• Experience with Salesforce CRM or similar sales tools
• PE license or EIT certification

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team, supporting pre-sales engagements from initial discovery through proposal and contract execution
• Conduct site assessments and technical qualification of customer opportunities, including load analysis, interconnection review, and project feasibility
• Design and size Torus hybrid BESS/flywheel solutions to meet customer technical requirements, including peak shaving, demand response, backup power, and grid services applications
• Develop and present technical proposals, system one-line diagrams, performance models, and ROI analyses tailored to each customer’s needs
• Lead technical discussions with customers, utilities, EPCs, and consulting engineers — translating Torus’s technology into clear, differentiated value propositions
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure proposed configurations are manufacturable and supportable within current product capabilities
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and technical questionnaires with accuracy and urgency
• Maintain and continuously improve pre-sales technical collateral including application guides, comparison matrices, and case studies
• Support contract negotiations by providing technical input on performance guarantees, warranty terms, and O&M obligations
• Capture and communicate customer feedback and market intelligence to inform product roadmap decisions
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Rewards Package including Equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees