VPP Jr. Project Engineer

sonnen; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Jr. Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves extensive travel across Texas, Utah, and California, where you will be the go-to expert for technical support and project management in the renewable energy sector. You'll work closely with partners, providing training, system installations, and troubleshooting, ensuring customer satisfaction. If you are a problem solver with a passion for technology and renewable energy, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in solar, electronics, or technology industries.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Travel to partner sites for technical support and project management.
• Assist with system design implementation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical Product Experience

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technical Field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Virtual Power Plant – Jr. Project Engineer (Texas)

Position Summary:

The Jr. Project Engineer is the technical field account representative and troubleshooting expert for the sonnen product.While working primarily in the field, our Jr. Project Engineers must have a deep understanding of the sonnen product, its application in the field, and how to resolve problems with hardware and software related errors.In addition, the Jr. Field Engineer will perform project and partner management tasks as well as support functions on VPP sites assigned. Under the direction of their direct supervisor, the Jr. Project Engineer will be responsible for implementing strategies and resolutions related to field technical services and accounts.This is a heavy travel within the Texas area, with up to 75% of daily time in the field.On site, the Field Engineer will assist with technical training, system design implementation, system installations, problem troubleshooting and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to visit partners throughout Texas with light duties throughout the United States
• Support internal team with technical training, installation and design support, and system troubleshooting
• Resolve technical cases assigned by the engineer’s direct supervisor, using all available tools to solve problems and maintain high customer satisfaction
• Answer incoming phone calls and email from our partners, support the inside operational staff, guiding them to resolve issues, and providing general support
• Project related management duties on assigned sites
• Maintain key documentation as it relates to projects and ongoing activities
• Maintain relationships with our Sales Engineering team to ensure growing product expertise and escalation support as required
• Utilize Salesforce and other designated tools to document relevant call activity to ensure proper data capture, issue tracking, and customer-specific activities
• Other duties as necessary to ensure high quality, proactive, customer focused service

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of technical product experience within solar, batteries, electronics, or technology industries
• 2+ years of experience in residential / commercial construction industries, emphasis on project management and partner support
• Strong oral and written skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have direct, hands-on experience working with power electronics and/or electrical installations
• Proven track record in team management and time bound, high quality production projects
• "Problem Solver" mentality.Someone who loves to understand and resolve difficult problems
• Highly organized with the ability to clearly convey thoughts, schedules, generate reports, and update the team as required
• Ability to understand complicated technical information and communicate such information to non-experts
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to learn
• Intelligent, accountable, and self-assured mentality with a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical related field
• Strong interests in technology, renewable energy, and/or energy storage

Virtual Power Plant – Jr. Project Engineer (** Interested in applicants from UTAH)

Position Summary:

The Jr. Project Engineer is the technical and troubleshooting expert for the sonnen product. While working primarily in the field, our Jr. Project Engineer must have a deep understanding of the sonnen product, it's application in the field, and how to resolve problems. In addition, the Jr. Project Engineer will perform project management and support functions on VPP sites under construction. Under direction of their direct supervisor, the Jr. Project Engineer will be responsible for helping to develop, collaborating, and directing sonnen related aspects of VPP project construction. This is a heavy travel position, with up to 75% travel to sites in California and Utah as required. On site, the Jr. Project Engineer will assist with technical trainings, system design, system installations, problem troubleshooting and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to visit partners throughout Utah
• Support internal team with technical trainings, installation and design support, and system troubleshooting
• Resolve technical cases as assigned by the engineer’s direct supervisor, using all available tools to solve problems and maintain high customer satisfaction
• Answer incoming phone calls and email from our partners, support the inside operational staff, guiding them to resolve issues, and providing general support
• Construction related project management duties on assigned sites
• Maintain key documentation as it relates to projects and ongoing activities
• Maintain relationships with the R&D team to ensure growing product expertise
• Utilize Salesforce and other designated tools to document relevant call activity to ensure proper data capture, issue tracking, and customer-specific activities
• Other duties as necessary to ensure high quality, proactive, customer focused service

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of technical product experience within solar, electronics, or technology industries
• 2+ years of experience in residential / commercial construction industries, emphasis on project management
• Strong oral and written skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have direct, hands-on experience working with power electronics and or electrical installations
• Proven track record in team management and time bound, high quality production projects
• "Problem Solver" mentality.Someone who loves to understand and resolve difficult problems
• Highly organized with the ability to clearly organize thoughts, schedules, reports, and databases
• Ability to understand complicated technical information and communicate such information to non-experts
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to learn
• Intelligent, accountable, and self-assured mentality with a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical related field
• Strong interests in technology, renewable energy, and or energy storage