BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

POWER AI PHILIPPINES INC.; General Santos; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

POWER AI PHILIPPINES INC. is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer/Business Development Engineer in solar and renewable energy to drive sales growth by offering expert technical advice and customized solutions.

You will present system designs, perform energy yield estimates, ROI calculations, and coordinate with engineering and installation teams to ensure project feasibility. The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and 2+ years in technical sales for solar, with hands-on design experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field.
• At least 2 years in technical sales, preferably in solar/renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, sizing, energy generation, and net metering.
• Proficient in solar design and simulation tools such as PVsyst, HelioScope, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC/IEC electrical and solar installation codes and standards.
• Strong technical, analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and site visits.
• Willing to work on-site/relocate in Mandaluyong City/BGC.
• Bisaya/Cebuano communication is an advantage for handling Visayas/Mindanao projects.
• Experience with C&I solar projects, solar batteries/energy storage, and hybrid inverters is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell solar energy products to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Provide technical expertise during client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals including designs, quotations, energy yield estimates, ROI calculations, and payback analysis.
• Conduct site assessments to determine system compatibility and design parameters.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Installation, and Operations teams for project feasibility and compliance.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide training and after-sales support.
• Maintain knowledge of solar technologies, market developments, and incentive programs.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings to promote products and services.
• Assist in tender documents and bids throughout the bidding process.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partners.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, customer records, quotations, and project pipelines.
• Support sales team in identifying new opportunities and growing existing accounts.

Skills

Technical sales

Solar energy knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

On-site relocation willingness

Bisaya/Cebuano communication advantage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy degree (related field)

Related technical field

Tools

PVsyst

HelioScope

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Technical Sales Engineer/Business Development Engineer – Solar & Renewable Energy is responsible for driving sales growth by providing expert technical advice and support to clients. This role bridges the gap between complex solar energy solutions and customer requirements by recommending customized solutions involving solar PV panels, inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), Rapid Shutdown Devices (RSDs), and mounting structures.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of solar energy technologies, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and proven experience in technical sales, preferably within the solar or renewable energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell solar energy products, including solar PV panels, inverters, RSDs, energy storage systems, and mounting systems, to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

• Provide technical expertise during client meetings, presentations, consultations, and site visits.

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including system designs, quotations, energy yield estimates, ROI calculations, and payback analysis.

• Conduct site assessments to determine system compatibility, installation requirements, and design parameters.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Installation, and Operations teams to ensure project feasibility and compliance with applicable standards.

• Respond to customer inquiries and provide product training, technical support, and after-sales service.

• Maintain updated knowledge of solar technologies, market developments, government regulations, net-metering requirements, and renewable energy incentive programs.

• Attend industry trade shows, exhibitions, networking events, and client meetings to promote the company's products and services.

• Assist in preparing tender documents, technical submissions, and commercial bids, and participate in bidding processes.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, distributors, contractors, installers, and business partners.

• Prepare and maintain sales reports, customer records, quotations, and project pipelines.

• Support the sales team in identifying new business opportunities and developing existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.

• At least 2 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in the solar, renewable energy, electrical, or energy-storage industry.

• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, including system sizing, energy generation, net metering, battery storage, and performance calculations.

• Proficient in solar design and simulation tools such as PVsyst, HelioScope, AutoCAD, or similar software.

• Knowledge of applicable local and international electrical and solar installation codes and standards, such as NEC and IEC.

• Strong technical, analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and site visits.

• Willing to work on-site/Relocate in Mandaluyong City/BGC.

• Able to communicate in Bisaya/Cebuano is an advantage, particularly for handling clients and projects in Visayas and Mindanao.

• Experience handling commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects is an advantage.

• Experience with solar batteries/energy storage systems and hybrid inverter solutions is an advantage.