Solution Engineer – Energy Storage Systems

Qcells North America; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Solution Engineer – Energy Storage Systems to act as the customer-facing technical expert for AC/DC coupled battery solutions. Based in Teaneck, NJ, you will help customers and partners understand specifications, create safe, cost-effective designs, and support sales initiatives by integrating with in-house control and cloud solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering and external customers, review diagrams and layouts, ensure compliance with UL and NEC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Power System, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years as design engineer, applications engineer, or technical sales of inverters and battery solutions
• 3+ years interacting with battery storage solutions, utilities, ISO’s, IPP’s in US market
• 3+ years project management experience with battery storage deployments
• Proficient with AutoCAD, ETAP or SKM, load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, conductor sizing
• Ability to generate single line, three line and wiring diagrams for BESS
• Experience with PV design tools (PV Syst) and programming SEL relays and RTACs
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and contracts for solar/storage projects

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for commercial and community storage solutions including inverters, switchgear, transformers, fire safety and system components
• Advise on industry best practices, regulations, compliance, and standards around battery storage systems (UL 9540/1973/1741, NEC)
• Support product/engineering in defining system solution, partner and component selection
• Assist Sales for feasibility, due diligence, and preliminary designs
• Review SLDs, electrical/mechanical drawings, BESS layouts, and AHJ requirements
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers/vendors for design information
• Participate in design reviews and document resolutions

Skills

Power systems

Battery storage

Project management

AutoCAD

ETAP/SKM

PV design tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Power/Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

PV Syst

SEL relays

RTACs

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Solution Engineer – Energy Storage Systems will be a customer facing technical expert on the capabilities of the Qcells energy storage and microgrid solutions. This role involves assisting customers and partners to understand the specifications and capabilities of Qcells AC & DC Coupled battery solutions and then helping them create project designs to utilize those solutions to achieve their requirements in a safe, cost-effective, and compliant manner. This position supports the sales of Qcells Battery Storage solutions by leveraging major equipment from partners and integrating with in-house control & cloud solutions. This position will work closely with Qcells engineering team while supporting external customers. This position will be based out of Teaneck NJ.

Description

The Solution Engineer – Energy Storage Systems will be a customer facing technical expert on the capabilities of the Qcells energy storage and microgrid solutions. This role involves assisting customers and partners to understand the specifications and capabilities of Qcells AC & DC Coupled battery solutions and then helping them create project designs to utilize those solutions to achieve their requirements in a safe, cost-effective, and compliant manner. This position supports the sales of Qcells Battery Storage solutions by leveraging major equipment from partners and integrating with in-house control & cloud solutions. This position will work closely with Qcells engineering team while supporting external customers. This position will be based out of Teaneck NJ.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for commercial and community storage solutions including inverters, switchgear, transformers, fire safety and system components
• Act as the subject matter expert for industry best practices, regulations, compliance, and standards around battery storage systems- UL 9540, UL1973, UL 1741, NEC (National Electrical Code)
• Support the product & engineering team in defining system solution, partner & component selection
• Support Sales Representatives for feasibility with due diligence and validating preliminary design prior to contract.
• Review single line diagrams, electrical / mechanical drawings, and BESS system layouts, and utility/AHJ requirements
• Work with equipment supplier/vendors to obtain the required information for design completion
• Participate in design review meetings, track issues and effectively document resolution
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies and meetings
• Accelerate time to market by incorporating MVP (Min. Viable Product) approach
• All other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Power System, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering
• 8+ yrs. experience as design engineer, applications engineer, technical sales of inverters and battery solutions
• 3 + yrs. experience interacting with Battery storage solutions, Utilities, ISO’s, IPP’s in US market
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in pressure situations
• 3+yrs. project management experience with battery storage products deployment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP or SKM experience performing Load Flow, Short Circuit, Relay Coordination, and conductor sizing
• Ability to generate single line, three line, and wiring diagrams for battery storage systems
• Experience with PV design tools (PV Syst), programming SEL relays and RTACs
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage or renewable projects

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Standing 20% of time
• Sitting 70% of time
• Walking 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity

• Typing F
• Handling F
• Reaching F

Agility

• Turning F
• Twisting F
• Bending O
• Crouching O
• Balancing N
• Climbing N
• Crawling N
• Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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