ESS Sales Application Engineer

Are you ready to lead the charge in the energy storage sector with cutting-edge technology and innovation?

About the Role

This role is a technical expert position within the energy storage team, providing critical support in client engagements and technical sales. It exists to ensure technical excellence from pre-sales activities to contract execution. The role contributes to the organization by optimizing system designs, enhancing profitability, and reducing risk while supporting the sales team with comprehensive technical contracting support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive technical support to commercial and sales teams by addressing complex customer inquiries and delivering tailored solutions.
• Develop and implement cost models and automated toolsets to streamline the sales process and enhance pricing accuracy.
• Create and improve technical presentations to communicate the unique value propositions of the products.
• Define optimal system design and bill of materials, including battery technology and associated systems.
• Generate high-value documentation such as single line diagrams, site layouts, and performance metrics.
• Lead negotiations for technical contractual exhibits, ensuring comprehensive scope coverage and risk mitigation.
• Manage technical contractual exhibits for Long-Term Service Agreements, ensuring clear obligations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain and negotiate product technical specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or computer science) or a related field.
• At least 3 years in a technical or engineering position within the BESS industry, focusing on utility-scale projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in a technical and engineering capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and system design.
• Familiarity with safety standards including NFPA 855, NFPA 68/69, UL 9540, UL9540A, and electrical safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of data analysis software is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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