Applications Engineer IV

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.The Senior Applications Engineer is the primary technical resource responsible for helping architect microgrid designs for various customer sites in CA, by working closely with our go to market partners (Specifying engineers, Electrical contractors, engineering/procurement/construction companies) and customers to conduct site walks, detail technical specs, draft 1-lines, layout sequence of operations and help build microgrid designs. Work closely with internal project management and product engineering teams on microgrid project tracking and execution. Build a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, specifically in relation to utility interconnection requirements in CA, local AHJ permitting requirements for energy storage solutions, and ensure that Generac’s commercial & industrial energy storage product and microgrid controls is part of a seamlessly integrated hardware and energy management software solution to meet customer needs. Develop and own commercial tools related to storage sizing, distributed energy system modeling. Work with the sales team as the key energy storage and microgrid technical advisor. Establish and maintain strong relations throughout the sales cycle involving customers, specifying engineers, distribution partners, internal/external stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical sales support/enablement –Take a leading role in doing customer site walks, detailing tech specs for each site, drafting / critiquing 1 lines, laying out sequence of operations and firming up overall microgrid design for each siteProvide technical support for the integration of Generac products with third party supplied equipment (PV, Building Management, Switchgear, Utility protection relays etc.).Establishing and maintaining strong relationships throughout the sales and project execution cycle involving customers, specifying engineers, distribution partners, internal/external resources, and external vendorsUsing their understanding in energy storage applications, use cases, interconnect and AHJ permitting expertise in CA to appropriate design microgrids and accelerate project executionCommercial tools and processes development –Developing and owning commercial tools related to storage sizing, distributed energy system modeling and detailed project quoting and proposal development toolsTraining and deploying the toolkit with the wider commercial teamUtilizing the commercial tool kit to simplify and accelerate the inquiry to order processMaintaining an interconnection and permitting toolkit to facilitate easier interconnection process for Generac projects in CaliforniaDistributed energy system solutions developmentDeveloping and maintaining a solid understanding of the distributed energy systems architecture surrounding energy storagePartnering with internal (product management, engineering) and external (go to market partners, vendors) entities to ensure that Generac’s commercial & industrial energy storage product is part of an overall seamlessly integrated hardware and energy management software solution to meet the end customer needsHelping develop and execute on a long-term distributed energy systems roadmap for Generac’s Industrial businessMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electrical)8+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical control systems, including reading architectural, mechanical and electrical 1-lines8+ years’ experience working in an applications engineering or technical solutions role with a specific focus on energy storage, PV and other multi asset microgrid systems at entities like electrical contractors, engineering firms, project developers8+ years’ experience working with sales/business development and project management teams in a technical sales enablement roleAbility to travel up to 40% to visit customer sitesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in electrical engineering; preferably with a power systems or power electronics focusExcellent technical understanding of distributed energy systems architecture, interplay of energy storage specifically with PV and other assets like gensets, EVSE etc.Well versed in energy storage applications, use cases, regional and national incentive structuresSolid understanding of and ability to read/create 1-line diagrams, sequence of operations etc. to support overall site architecting/microgrid designExperience developing, utilizing, and maintaining commercial tools and processes related to storage system sizing, distributed energy systems techno-economic modeling and energy storage quoting/proposal developmentExperience value selling energy storage, specifically in behind the meter applicationsProject management experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skillsDetail oriented with associated project management skillsMaintain expert level of internal and external product knowledge on energy storage and broader Distributed Energy SystemsDemonstrated skills around being an energy solutions architectAbility to work independently in an entrepreneurial cultureDemonstrated caliber to take on open ended challenges and innovate by partnering internally and externally to create solutionsAbility to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve application problems independently with minimum supervisionProficient in Microsoft Office Tools, preferably in one or more distributed energy system techno economic modeling toolsPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.” #J-18808-Ljbffr Generac Power Systems