Technical Solutions Engineer — Renewable Energy Equipment

Bluewater; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Bluewater is seeking a Technical Solutions Engineer to support the Renewable Site Solutions team in solving equipment replacement challenges for large format batteries, solar panels, and related electrical systems. You will identify direct replacements, equivalent products, and engineered substitutes, collaborating with Sales, Procurement, and Operations to meet customer requirements and project specs.

The role requires a engineering degree or equivalent experience, 3–7+ years in utility-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, equivalent technical experience, or relevant industry/product experience
• 3‑7+ years 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
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Bluewater’s centralized equipment database, ensuring technical specifications, documentation, compatibility information, and inventory records remain accurate
• Serve as Bluewater's primary technical resource by identifying direct replacements, equivalent products, and engineered substitute solutions for renewable energy equipment
• Build and maintain a comprehensive library of product datasheets, manuals, certifications, technical drawings, and other supporting documentation
• Support Procurement by validating equipment specifications, evaluating technical compatibility, and assisting with 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 ensure timely responses 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 proactively identify replacement solutions

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Explain technical concepts to non-tech

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Database basics

Job description

Bluewater is seeking a Technical Solutions Engineer to support the Renewable Site Solutions team in solving equipment replacement challenges for large format batteries, solar panels, and related electrical systems. You will identify direct replacements, equivalent products, and engineered substitutes, collaborating with Sales, Procurement, and Operations to meet customer requirements and project specs.

The role requires a engineering degree or equivalent experience, 3–7+ years in utility-scale