Solutions/ Applications Engineer

ERock; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Hybrid Schedule

401(k) Match

Wellness Programs

FSA

HSA

Open Office

Job summary

ERock is seeking a Solutions Engineer to lead customer-facing power generation and microgrid solutions, owning system architecture and scope from initial engagement through project handoff. This role balances technical leadership with clear communication and a focus on delivering executable solutions.

You will work with customers to translate requirements into practical engineering results, lead technical discussions, and help optimize design tradeoffs for reliability and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical diagrams including single-line diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of microgrid and DG solutions including system architecture.
• Create electrical designs, single-line diagrams, and layouts.
• Perform power system evaluations to inform decisions.
• Interface with customers, lead meetings and presentations.
• Collaborate across engineering, EPC, R&D, and product teams.
• Prepare technical content for proposals and bids.
• Assess design tradeoffs among cost, performance, and schedule.
• Participate in site visits and validation of design assumptions.
• Conduct peer reviews for quality and consistency.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Technical leadership

Customer trust

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS/E

MATLAB/Simulink

AutoCAD

Job description

We are ERock! ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long‑term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart‑grid supplier to U.S. energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low‑cost, and quick‑response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.

Job Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

The Solutions Engineer serves as the technical lead for customer‑facing power generation and microgrid solutions, owning system architecture, technical scope, and solution development from early customer engagement through project handoff. This role combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with customer consultation, technical leadership, and business strategy. Solutions Engineers work directly with customers to understand operational challenges, develop practical solutions, and communicate complex power system concepts in a clear and actionable way. It is not a traditional design‑engineering role focused on calculations, drafting, or detailed design packages; instead, Solutions Engineers serve as trusted technical advisors, balancing reliability, performance, constructability, schedule, and commercial objectives to deliver executable solutions. We are looking for engineers who enjoy leading technical discussions, solving complex problems, and serving as the technical leader in the room.

Success In This Role Requires

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence leading technical discussions with customers, utilities, EPC partners, executives, and internal teams.
• A systems‑thinking mindset that balances technical performance, reliability, schedule, constructability, and commercial objectives.
• Ownership of technical decisions and solution strategy.
• The ability to evaluate challenges quickly, develop practical recommendations, and build customer trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of microgrid and distributed generation solutions for customer proposals, including system architecture, equipment sizing, and technical scope.
• Develop electrical system designs, including single‑line diagrams, layouts, and medium/low voltage system configurations.
• Perform and support power system evaluations (load, capacity, reliability) to inform design decisions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, leading discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and presentations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, EPC, R&D, and product teams to develop optimized, executable solutions.
• Prepare and communicate technical content for proposals, including drawings, narratives, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate design tradeoffs across cost, performance, constructability, and schedule.
• Participate in site visits and customer engagements to validate design assumptions.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure quality and consistency of technical designs and estimates.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of low‑voltage and medium‑voltage power systems, generation systems, and electrical distribution.
• Experience developing and interpreting electrical system diagrams, including single‑line diagrams and power system layouts.
• Ability to evaluate technical challenges from a systems perspective and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone/computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years (preferred) of experience in power systems, distributed generation, microgrids, or related fields.
• Experience with power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, or reliability analysis.
• Familiarity with power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with electrical equipment design and layout, including switchgear and interconnection systems.
• Understanding of protection schemes, relaying concepts, and system coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, bids, or customer‑facing engineering efforts.
• Familiarity with RFP processes and working within defined commercial and technical constraints.
• Exposure to utility interconnection, distributed energy resources (DER), or grid services.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct customer engagement and ownership of technical solutions – not just back‑end design.
• Work on mission‑critical infrastructure with real‑world impact on customers and the grid.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle: concept – proposal – execution.
• Highly collaborative environment with access to cross‑functional technical teams.
• Opportunity to develop both deep technical expertise and strong commercial/strategic engineering skills.
• Exposure to large‑scale, real‑world energy infrastructure projects.
• Career growth across engineering, commercial, and technical leadership paths.
• Collaborative, engineering‑driven culture with high visibility and impact.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule (prefer Houston‑based, ~3 days in office)
• Cool Open‑Office Concept

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”