Technical Solutions Engineer

Bluewater Battery Logistics

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Team-oriented culture

Impact and ownership

Job summary

Bluewater Battery Logistics seeks a Technical Solutions Engineer to enable the Renewable Site Solutions team in solving equipment replacement challenges for large-scale energy projects.

You will identify compatible alternatives, support complex repowering, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to meet customer requirements and ensure seamless integration with site infrastructure.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
3–7+ years supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Experience with solar, BESS, transformers, and high-voltage equipment is preferred.
Ability to identify replacement equipment and evaluate compatibility.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience working across multiple teams and with external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM/ERP experience a plus.
Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain Bluewater's centralized equipment database with accurate specifications and inventory records.
Identify direct replacements and engineered substitutes for renewable energy equipment.
Build and maintain technical datasheets, manuals, and drawings library.
Support procurement by validating equipment specs and aiding sourcing decisions.
Coordinate with OEMs, manufacturers, and site owners for documentation and questions.
Prioritize internal technical requests and track progress across teams.
Develop compatibility matrices and replacement guidance for obsolete equipment.
Provide technical support for customer proposals and complex repowering projects.
Train Sales and Procurement teams on equipment capabilities and differentiators.
Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to identify replacements.

Skills

Renewable energy equipment knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Explain technical concepts

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Travel willingness

CRM/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

Bluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format batteries and solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency.

We'reon an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment, and we'redoing it in an emerging segment of renewable energy where strong operators can set the standard for growth and innovation.

The Opportunity

Bluewater is looking to bring on a Technical Solutions Engineer to enable the Renewable Site Solutions team to solve renewable energy equipment replacement challenges. This includes identifying compatible alternative s when OEM parts are obsolete or discontinued, recommending equivalent products across manufacturers, and supporting complex repowering projects involving solar panels, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgears, and other electrical components.

This is a highly collaborative role that not only helps drive sales conversion but also strengthens long-term relationships with site owners and operators who value technical problem-solving and product availability. In this role,you’llpartner with Sales and Operations teams to understand customer requirements, reviewequipmentand project specifications, and recommend technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing site infrastructure and electrical systems.

Requirements

What You'll Own

Own andmaintainBluewater's centralized equipment database, ensuring technical specifications, documentation, compatibility information, and inventory recordsremainaccurateand up to date
Serve asBluewater's primarytechnical resourcebyidentifyingdirect replacements, equivalent products, and engineeredsubstitutesolutions for renewableenergy equipment
Build andmaintaina comprehensive library of product datasheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, and other supporting documentation
Support Procurement byvalidatingequipment specifications, evaluating technical compatibility, andassistingwith sourcing decisions
Coordinate with OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and site owners to obtain technical documentation and resolve product-related questions
Manage and prioritize internal technical requests while tracking progress to ensuretimelyresponses across Sales, Procurement, and Operations
Develop equipment compatibility matrices, cross-reference guides, and replacement recommendations for obsolete,discontinued, and legacy equipment
Provide technical support for customer proposals, complex repowering projects, and strategic sales opportunities
Train and support Sales and Procurement teams on equipment capabilities, technical differentiators, and product applications
Monitor market trends, product availability, equipment obsolescence, and emerging technologies to proactivelyidentify replacement solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, e,quivalent technical experience, or relevant industry/product experience
3-7+ years of experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects through an EPC, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), equipment distributor, manufacturer, or similar technical organization
Strong familiarity with utility-scale renewable energy equipment, including solar panels, inverters, BESS, transformers, and high-voltage electrical equipment
Experience identifying replacement equipment, evaluating product compatibility, or supporting equipment sourcing is highly preferred
Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with external stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with CRM or ERP systems is a plus
Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events

Benefits

WhyBluewater?

Opportunityforrapidcareergrowthandclearownership
Comprehensivehealthbenefits: Bluewaterprovides aGold PPO medical plan, with 100% ofemployeemedical, dental, and vision premiums covered.
Team-orientedworkplace: Bluewaterhasateam-firstethos.Weworktogethertowardacommon goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will besurroundedbypassionateteammembers who aremotivated tosucceed.
Bepartofsomethingbig: WhenyoujointheBluewaterteam,you’llbethe firstmoverinan exciting time in the company’s life cycle. Your input will help form and shape thecompany.Your work willhaveanimpactfor yearsto come.

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