VPP Jr. Field Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting Title: VPP Jr. Field Project Engineer (Houston)

Job Description: Virtual Power Plant – VPP Jr. Field Project Engineer (Houston)  

Position Summary:

The VPP Jr. Field Project Engineer is the technical field account representative and

device troubleshooting expert for the sonnen family of products. While working

primarily in the field, our VPP Jr. Field Project Engineer 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 VPP Jr. Field Project 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 VPP Jr. Field Project

Engineer will be responsible for implementing strategies and resolutions related to field

technical services and accounts. This is a travel required position within the Texas and

with up to 75% of daily time in the field and traveling. On site, the VPP Jr. Field Project

Engineer will assist with technical training, system design implementation, system

installations, error troubleshooting, and emphasis on case resolutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to visit partners throughout Texas with light duties throughout the rest of

the Eastern 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, messages and emails 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