Sales Engineer

Bluewater Battery Logistics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold PPO medical plan

Team-first culture

Rapid career growth

Job summary

Bluewater Battery Logistics in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Sales Engineer to enable the Renewable Site Solutions team in solving battery, solar, and electrical equipment replacement challenges. You will identify compatible alternatives, evaluate cross-manufacturer options, and support complex repowering projects while collaborating with Sales and Operations to meet customer needs.

The role focuses on technical problem-solving, strong product knowledge, and proactive communication with site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 3–7+ years supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects through EPC or similar org.
• Familiarity with solar, BESS, transformers, and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience identifying replacement parts or sourcing equipment is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the centralized equipment database with specs and inventory.
• Identify direct replacements and engineered substitutes for renewable energy gear.
• Build an up-to-date library of datasheets, manuals, and drawings.
• Support procurement by validating specs and aiding sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and site owners for documentation and questions.
• Manage internal technical requests and track progress across teams.
• Develop compatibility matrices and replacement recommendations.
• Provide technical support for proposals and complex repowering projects.
• Train Sales and Procurement on equipment capabilities and differentiators.
• Monitor market trends and equipment obsolescence to identify solutions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Utility-scale RE experience

Equipment sourcing experience

High attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM/ERP familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

Bluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format batteries and solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency.

We’reon an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment, andwe’redoing it in an emerging segment of renewable energy where strong operators can set the standard for growth and innovation.

The Opportunity

Bluewater is looking to bring on a Sales Engineer to enable the Renewable Site Solutions team to solve renewable energy equipment replacement challenges. This includes identifying compatible alternative s when OEM parts are obsolete or discontinued, recommending equivalent products across manufacturers, and supporting complex repowering projects involving solar panels, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgears, and other electrical components.

This is a highly collaborative role that not only helps drive sales conversion but also strengthens long-term relationships with site owners and operators who value technical problem-solving and product availability. In this role,you’llpartner with Sales and Operations teams to understand customer requirements, reviewequipmentand project specifications, and recommend technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing site infrastructure and electrical systems.

Requirements

What You’ll Own

• Own andmaintainBluewater’s centralized equipment database, ensuring technical specifications, documentation, compatibility information, and inventory recordsremainaccurateand up to date


• Serve asBluewater'sprimarytechnical resourcebyidentifyingdirect replacements, equivalent products, and engineeredsubstitutesolutions forrenewableenergy equipment


• Build andmaintaina comprehensive library of product datasheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, and other supporting documentation


• Support Procurement byvalidatingequipment specifications, evaluating technical compatibility, andassistingwith sourcing decisions


• Coordinate with OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and site owners to obtain technical documentation and resolve product-related questions


• Manage and prioritize internal technical requests while tracking progress to ensuretimelyresponses across Sales, Procurement, and Operations


• Develop equipment compatibility matrices, cross-reference guides, and replacement recommendations for obsolete,discontinued, and legacy equipment


• Provide technical support for customer proposals, complex repowering projects, and strategic sales opportunities


• Train and support Sales and Procurement teams on equipment capabilities, technical differentiators, and product applications


• Monitor market trends, product availability, equipment obsolescence, and emerging technologies to proactivelyidentifyreplacement solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering , equivalent technical experience, or relevant industry/product experience


• 3-7+ years of experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects through an EPC, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), equipment distributor, manufacturer, or similar technical organization


• Strong familiarity with utility-scale renewable energy equipment, including solar panels, inverters, BESS, transformers, and high-voltage electrical equipment


• Experience identifying replacement equipment, evaluating product compatibility, or supporting equipment sourcing is highly preferred


• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment


• The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with external stakeholders


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Eexperience with CRM or ERP systems is a plus


• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events

Benefits

WhyBluewater?

• Opportunityforrapidcareergrowthandclearownership


• Comprehensivehealthbenefits: Bluewaterprovides aGold PPO medical plan, with 100% ofemployeemedical, dental, and vision premiums covered.


• Team-orientedworkplace: Bluewaterhasateam-firstethos.Weworktogethertowardacommon goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will besurroundedbypassionateteammembers who aremotivated tosucceed.


• Bepartofsomethingbig: WhenyoujointheBluewaterteam,you’llbethe firstmoverinan exciting time in the company’s life cycle. Your input will help form and shape thecompany.Your work willhaveanimpactfor yearsto come.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Los Angeles, CA


• Work Type: In-person, full-time


• Salary: $85,000-$140,000


• For any inquiries, please contact Josh Nemani at 805-409-9687.