Sr. Application Engineer - BESS

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

WEG industrias de Venezuela, c.a. is looking for a Sr. Application Engineer to join our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) team in Duluth, Minnesota. This role involves leading technical support for pre-sales activities and developing proposals based on customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of related experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with engineering tools are essential for success. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application engineering or related fields.
• Experience with grid interconnection studies, SCADA, and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes like UL, IEEE, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for battery energy storage projects.
• Develop system configurations and technical proposals.
• Perform system sizing and energy modeling.

Skills

Strong understanding of utility-scale BESS architecture

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with engineering drawings

Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Performance modeling tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

WEG is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Application Engineer to join our growing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) team. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and trusted partner to Sales, Project Execution, and Customers throughout the BESS solution development lifecycle. You will help design, size, configure, and support energy storage solutions that meet customer requirements, grid interconnection needs, performance targets, and commercial objectives.

This position is ideal for an electrical engineer who combines deep technical knowledge of battery storage systems with strong customer‑facing communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, value‑driven solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead technical support for pre‑sales activities related to utility‑scale and commercial/industrial battery energy storage projects. Ensure smooth transition of technical information, supplier relationships, and customer interactions to project execution team as part of post‑sale activities.
• Develop system configurations, preliminary designs, and technical proposals based on customer requirements, site conditions, and project constraints.
• Perform system sizing, energy modeling, and performance analysis to support solution optimization and commercial bids.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Service teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically feasible and aligned with business goals.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and proposal reviews, serving as a subject matter expert on BESS architecture, controls, safety, and integration.
• Review and interpret single‑line diagrams, site layouts, equipment specifications, and interconnection requirements.
• Assist with technical due diligence, risk identification, and mitigation strategies for project opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues during project development, deployment, commissioning, and operations.
• Contribute to the development of standard engineering tools, templates, and best practices to improve proposal quality and turnaround time.
• Stay current on industry standards, codes, regulations, and emerging technologies related to battery storage, power conversion systems, and grid integration.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred. A degree in a related field from a 4‑year college or university, or equivalent related work experience will also be considered.

Knowledge / Training:

• Strong understanding of utility‑scale BESS architecture, including batteries, inverters, transformers, switchgear, controls, and protection systems.
• Experience supporting customer‑facing technical sales or project development activities.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into practical system solutions.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and performance modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, power systems, renewable energy, or battery storage.
• Experience with grid interconnection studies, SCADA, EMS, PPC, or utility coordination.
• Familiarity with UL, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 855, and other applicable standards and codes.
• Knowledge of energy markets, ancillary services, and utility‑scale project economics.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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