Solar Technical Sales Engineer

Wayfare Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Solar Technical Sales Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting various solar projects, ensuring technical feasibility, and providing essential sales support. Your responsibilities will include reviewing engineering plans, managing procurement, and advising on project designs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about solar energy and have the skills to excel in a technical sales role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a solar installation crew lead.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans and approve for permitting.
• Advise sales staff on technical feasibility of PV solar projects.
• Manage inventory levels and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Technical Sales Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Office and Excel Experience

Interest in Solar Industry

Education

Experience as Solar Installation Crew Lead

Experience Reading Engineering Plans

Tools

Aurora

Job description

Wayfare Energy is currently looking for a Solar Technical Sales Engineer. The Solar Technical Sales Engineer position is responsible for reviewing project requirements and providing ongoing support to the sales and project teams. The Technical Sales Engineer will support a wide range of solar projects of varying sizes while supporting a full scope of sales activities, overseeing inventory levels and providing procurement and pricing support.

Responsibilities include:

Technical Sales Support

• Review engineering plans of proposed projects and approve for permitting
  
• Advise sales staff on technical feasibility of PV solar projects
  
• Keep up to date on new products and materials
  
• Create sales support materials for sales staff
  
• Co-write responses to requests for proposals
  

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Prepare order lists
  
• Negotiate pricing
  
• Order and receive parts
  
• Manage inventory levels
  

Technical Project Support

• Review and approve engineering plans
  
• Do take-offs from engineering plans
  
• Advise on technical aspects to design and engineer PV Solar projects
  
• Plan and schedule PV Solar projects
  
• Design installation quality standard and procedures
  
• Manage safety plan
  

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least one year experience as a solar installation crew lead to be considered
• Must have experience reading engineering plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-orientated and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience negotiating contracts/vendor pricing
• Office and Excel experience required
• Experience with Aurora a plus
  
• Interest in solar industry
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
  
• Authorized to work in the U.S.