Senior Application Engineer - C&I

Job Description
Location : This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).

**Not a remote position.


Full-time W-2 ONSITE opportunity (not remote)!

Work Eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• At this time, Sol-Ark is unable to consider candidates on F1-OPT status.

Seeking a C&I Application Engineer with extensive knowledge of BESS will work within R&D group, closely aligned withtech support, marketing and sales to provide a constant flow of application knowledge to best serve current and future customers of Sol-Ark. Ideal candidate will work to disseminate and synthesize customer requirements to aid in system design for various customer applications. The selected person shall be an expert with a sound understanding of evolving trends of customer expectations and technological advancements.


Responsibilities:

• Support for Technical Sales : Assist sales/FAE teams with technical questions, site assessments, and system design in large projects.
• System Design and Engineering : Support EPC contractors in designing and engineering commercial and industrial solar systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Product Development : Collaborate with product and R&D teams to develop and improve solar products and services.
• Product Test : Conduct a variety of tests of HV inverters, BESS, and produce detailed reports.
• Training and Education: Provide training and education to application engineering, technical support, sales/FAE teams, customers, and partners on solar products and technologies.
• Industry Research : Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations, applying this knowledge to improve business operations.
• Market knowledge : Ideal candidate shall have an in depth understanding of emerging application areas to apply renewable energy.
• Customer Support : Assist the technical support team in addressing complex customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
• Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to drive business growth.
• Codes and Regulatory : Stay updated on codes and regulatory changes to advise the company on compliance and business opportunities.
• Thought Leadership : Represent the company as a solar expert, presenting at industry events and contributing to industry publications.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or power electronics from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial and/or residential solar energy combined.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the testing and product support of solar and/or energy storage technologies.
• Familiarity with evaluating products for compliance with UL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, UL 9540A and including NEC Knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Modbus RTU and Canbus protocol is highly preferable.
• Preferred Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., NABCEP).
• Strong technical knowledge of solar systems, design, and installation.
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing industry conditions.

Benefits

Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.