Manager, Energy Storage Applications Engineering

buscojobs España; Ávila; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in solar solutions is seeking a Manager for Energy Storage Applications Engineering. This role encompasses technical expertise driving pre-sales activities, collaborating on proposals, and managing engineering design criteria for battery energy storage systems. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and several years of industry experience.

Formación

• Several years of experience in applications and/or systems engineering.
• Direct experience with utility-scale battery energy storage systems or solar PV.
• Understanding of regulatory standards in the UK and Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Drive pre-sales activities for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to develop proposals.
• Conduct technical presentations and provide customer support.

Conocimientos

Technical aptitude

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)

Graduate degree (strongly preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules, and battery energy storage solutions. Canadian Solar’s world-class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar and energy storage needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s fastest-growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006. Canadian Solar is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Summary

The Manager, Energy Storage Applications Engineering, provides technical expertise to support Canadian Solar’s energy storage solutions. The manager will drive the pre-sales activities of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including system sizing, data analysis, preliminary design, cost estimating, financial optimization, and value engineering. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with the commercial and engineering teams to develop proposals for new storage project opportunities and provide technical support to meet customer needs.

Pre-sales Engineering & Design

1. Serve as a technical liaison for the sales team to customers, and an expert resource for product specifications and value engineering discussions.
2. Analyze RFP or other customer documentation to determine project scope, schedule, specifications, risk, and technical requirements.
3. Prepare technical documentation for proposals and coordinate the bid package preparation with other departments.
4. Work closely with sales, engineering, and procurement to ensure complete and shared understanding of project priorities.
5. Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departments.
6. Develop size models and conceptual drawings (Electrical One-line Diagrams, Site Layouts, etc.) in collaboration with other Applications Engineers.
7. Establish and maintain engineering and design criteria, standards, and specifications for BESS projects in collaboration with the engineering team.
8. Perform site visits and BESS field inspections as needed.
9. Coordinate in-house estimating activities, including relevant drawings and specifications.
10. Coordinate RFPs with major subcontractors, including scopes of work for electrical installations and design.
11. Investigate alternative sources for equipment and subcontractors in collaboration with procurement.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical); a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
2. Several years of experience in applications and/or systems engineering with an energy storage integrator, consulting firm, developer, or OEM.
3. Direct experience with utility-scale battery energy storage systems or solar PV plants.
4. Background in power electronics or power systems is a plus.
5. Exceptional technical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand engineering schematics, advisory reports, and technology reviews.
6. Solid understanding of regulatory standards in the UK and Europe related to energy storage and grid-interactive inverters.
7. Global perspective and experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational environment is beneficial.
8. A proactive professional with a can-do attitude.
9. Ability to interact positively and collaborate across various disciplines and levels.
10. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fluid environment.
11. Excellent time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and issues concurrently.

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