Application Engineer – Solar Inverter, PCS

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Applications Engineer to provide technical application support for power conversion products in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across North America. You will assist Sales teams during customer engagements, review site conditions, interconnection requirements, and device configurations.

You will collaborate with Product and Engineering, prepare compliance documents, and support field deployments, factory visits, and project qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of applications engineering or related experience.
• Experience with solar inverters, PCS, BESS is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and standards.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support for power conversion products.
• Support Sales and Technical Sales during customer engagements.
• Review customer requirements and project specifications.
• Propose inverter and PCS configurations based on system needs.
• Prepare technical documentation and submittals.
• Work with Product and Engineering to assess fit and exceptions.
• Support system integration discussions with developers and utilities.
• Assist with grid interconnection reviews and protection schemes.
• Support customer meetings and project qualification discussions.
• Capture feedback and opportunities for product improvements.
• Handoff from sales to project execution and service.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate field support.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and trends (UL, IEEE, NEC, NEMA).
• Develop standard tools and templates to improve efficiency.

Skills

Power Electronics

Electrical Engineering

Applications Engineering

Grid-Connected Energy Systems

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Troubleshooting

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA Integration

Microsoft Office

Engineering Analysis Tools

Technical Documentation Tools

Job description

• Provide technical application support for power conversion products in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage applications in North American markets
• Support Sales and Technical Sales teams during customer engagements, project development, RFP/RFQ responses, and technical proposal preparation
• Review customer requirements, project specifications, single-line diagrams, site conditions, interconnection requirements, and product application needs
• Propose inverter and battery PCS configurations based on project requirements, system architecture, ratings, operating conditions, and compliance needs
• Prepare and support technical documentation including compliance matrices, product data, application notes, technical responses, drawings, and customer submittals
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to evaluate product fit, technical exceptions, design constraints, and customer-specific requirements
• Support system integration discussions with developers, EPCs, integrators, utilities, and energy storage partners
• Assist with technical reviews related to grid interconnection, controls, communications, protection, auxiliary power, thermal performance, and environmental conditions
• Support customer technical meetings, design reviews, factory visits, product demonstrations, and project qualification discussions
• Capture customer feedback, application issues, market requirements, and product improvement opportunities
• Provide technical handoff support from sales phase to project execution, manufacturing, commissioning, and service teams
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and field support coordination for application-related issues
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products, market requirements, codes, standards, and application trends in solar and energy storage
• Help develop standard tools, templates, calculators, and documentation to improve application engineering efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Energy Systems, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, utility-scale renewable/BESS project engineering, product/R&D engineering, systems engineering, field engineering, or technical support
• Experience with solar inverters, PCS, battery energy storage systems, power electronics, electrical equipment, or grid-connected energy systems
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, AC/DC power conversion, system ratings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, and customer project requirements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, product datasheets, electrical schematics, project specifications, and compliance documents
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, service, and operations teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple customer and project priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, technical documentation tools, and engineering analysis or design tools as applicable
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, site visits, factory visits, and industry events
• Preferred: Experience with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, grid-tied inverter systems, or PCS platforms
• Preferred: Familiarity with UL, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, grid interconnection, and utility-scale project designs
• Preferred: Experience supporting RFP/RFQ responses, technical compliance matrices, project submittals, and customer qualification processes
• Preferred: Knowledge of inverter controls, communications protocols, SCADA integration, protection schemes, and grid support functions
• Preferred: Experience working with EPCs, developers, utilities, system integrators, or energy storage solution providers
• Experience with new product introduction, product launch, or post-acquisition business integration is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technical application support for power conversion products, particularly in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. Proficient in project engineering, compliance documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer requirements and enhance application engineering efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering
• 3+ Years Experience In Applications Engineering
• Experience With Solar Inverters And Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Strong Understanding Of Electrical Systems And AC/DC Power Conversion
• Proficiency With Microsoft Office And Technical Documentation Tools

Hard Skills

• Applications Engineering
• Power Electronics
• Grid-Connected Energy Systems
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Troubleshooting And Root Cause Analysis
• Electrical Schematics Interpretation
• Project Specifications Review
• System Ratings Analysis
• Compliance Documentation
• Technical Proposal Preparation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement
• Ability To Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

• Utility-Scale Solar
• Battery Energy Storage
• Grid Interconnection
• UL
• IEEE
• NEC
• NEMA
• RFP/RFQ Responses
• EPCs
• Energy Storage Solution Providers

Tools & Technologies

• Technical Documentation Tools
• Engineering Analysis Tools
• Microsoft Office
• SCADA Integration
• Communications Protocols