Senior Solutions Engineer

National Power; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

FSA

Job summary

National Power, LLC is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to lead the technical development of integrated energy and critical power solutions, including generators, microgrids, BESS, UPS, switchgear and related infrastructure. This role acts as the senior technical authority for solution development, supporting strategic opportunities and complex projects remotely.

The position requires leading engineering standards, sizing methodologies, and tools while collaborating with Sales, Project

Qualifications

• 8+ years in power systems or related technical roles.
• Experience leading complex power projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and three-phase power.
• Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, BESS or microgrids.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for complex customer opportunities.
• Provide guidance to Energy Solutions team members.
• Establish best practices and review processes.
• Develop solution architectures and sizing methodologies.
• Review and approve designs and assumptions.
• Review drawings and customer requirements.
• Design standby, prime, and integrated energy systems.
• Prepare technical documentation (SLDs, layouts, submittals).
• Perform engineering calculations (sizing, voltage drop).
• Use sizing tools and models to support designs.
• Support sales and project teams through lifecycle.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on scope and schedule.
• Support proposals and customer engagements.
• Identify technical risks and ensure accurate costing.
• Manage multiple projects with organization.
• Collaborate with Sales for strategies.
• Engage consultants and utilities.
• Identify risks during sales process.
• Develop training materials and knowledge sharing.
• Drive proposal quality and responsiveness.
• Lead development of internal tools.
• Support project execution and handover.
• Provide escalation support.
• Ensure smooth transition from design to execution.

Skills

Power systems

Technical leadership

Electrical distribution

Generators/UPS/BESS

Customer discussions

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Tools

BMS/SCADA

System integration

Job description

Summary:

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Vice President of Power Generation, the Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for leading the technical development of integrated energy and critical power solutions, including generators, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS systems, switchgear, and associated infrastructure. This role serves as the senior technical authority for solution development, supporting strategic customer opportunities, complex projects, and technical engagements. The position establishes engineering standards, strengthens technical capabilities across the Energy Solutions function, and ensures the delivery of accurate, competitive, and executable solutions. Working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and executive leadership, the Senior Solutions Engineer helps drive growth by translating customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical lead for complex and strategic customer opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Energy Solutions Architects, Applications Engineers and Inside Sales Engineers.
• Establish best practices, design guidelines, and proposal review processes.
• Develop and maintain solution architectures, sizing methodologies, and engineering tools.
• Review and approve technical designs, assumptions, and solution recommendations.

Solution Development

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Design and support standby, prime, and integrated energy systems (generators, BESS, UPS, switchgear, fuel systems)
• Prepare technical documentation (SLDs, layouts, proposals, submittals, compliance matrices, P&IDs)
• Perform core engineering calculations (equipment sizing, voltage drop, conductor sizing, system configuration)
• Use and develop sizing tools and solution models to support designs and proposals
• Provide technical support to sales, customers, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and customer engagements
• Identify technical risks, validate scope, and ensure accurate solution costing
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining organization and responsiveness

Commercial & Customer Engagement

• Partner with Sales teams to develop winning technical and commercial strategies.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, consultant meetings, and customer workshops.
• Engage consulting engineers, technical influencers, utilities, contractors, and end users to promote National Power's technical capabilities.
• Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges during the sales process.

Process Improvement

• Develop technical training materials and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in proposal quality, response times, engineering accuracy, and solution consistency.
• Lead development of internal sizing tools, calculators, and engineering resources.

Project Support

• Support project management and operations teams during project execution, commissioning, and customer handover activities.
• Provide escalation support for technical challenges and complex field issues.
• Ensure smooth transition from solution development to project execution.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in power systems, applications engineering, energy solutions, or related technical roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex power generation or critical power projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, three-phase power, and integrated energy infrastructure.
• Experience with generators, UPS systems, switchgear, BESS, or related technologies (any one technology must, multiple technologies / microgrid experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with LV/MV switchgear, transformers, NGRs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Knowledge of emissions systems, SCR technology, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with BMS, SCADA, generator controls, and third-party system integration.
• Experience in mission-critical environments including data centers, healthcare, telecom, industrial, and utility applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Three weeks of paid vacation after 90 days (first year is pro-rated based on start date)
• Up to 9 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Company-paid Life Insurance ($75,000)
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Offering four medical plan options, with one plan fully covered at 100% by the company.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Additional Information:

• Criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and references are required
• This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.

National Power, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identification or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.