National Power

Provides backup power systems and maintenance.

Senior Solutions Engineer

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in power systems, applications engineering, energy solutions, or related technical roles.
Demonstrated experience leading complex power generation or critical power projects.
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, three-phase power, and integrated energy infrastructure.
Experience with generators, UPS systems, switchgear, battery energy storage systems, or related technologies; experience with any one technology is required, while multiple technologies or microgrid experience is a plus.
Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel as required.
Criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and references are required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for complex and strategic customer opportunities.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Energy Solutions Architects, Applications Engineers, and Inside Sales Engineers.
Establish best practices, design guidelines, and proposal review processes.
Develop and maintain solution architectures, sizing methodologies, and engineering tools.
Review and approve technical designs, assumptions, and solution recommendations.
Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Design and support standby, prime, and integrated energy systems, including generators, battery energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, switchgear, and fuel systems.
Prepare technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, layouts, proposals, submittals, compliance matrices, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Perform engineering calculations for equipment sizing, voltage drop, conductor sizing, and system configuration.
Use and develop sizing tools and solution models to support designs and proposals.
Provide technical support to sales, customers, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Support proposal development, technical presentations, and customer engagements.
Identify technical risks, validate scope, and ensure accurate solution costing.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining organization and responsiveness.
Partner with Sales teams to develop technical and commercial strategies.
Support proposal development, technical presentations, consultant meetings, and customer workshops.
Engage consulting engineers, technical influencers, utilities, contractors, and end users to promote the company's technical capabilities.
Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges during the sales process.
Develop technical training materials and knowledge-sharing processes.
Drive continuous improvement in proposal quality, response times, engineering accuracy, and solution consistency.
Lead development of internal sizing tools, calculators, and engineering resources.
Support project management and operations teams during project execution, commissioning, and customer handover activities.
Provide escalation support for technical challenges and complex field issues.
Ensure a smooth transition from solution development to project execution.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with low-voltage/medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, neutral grounding resistors, and auxiliary electrical systems.
Knowledge of emissions systems, selective catalytic reduction technology, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
Familiarity with battery management systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, generator controls, and third-party system integration.
Experience in mission-critical environments, including data centers, healthcare, telecommunications, industrial, and utility applications.

Summary:
Under the general direction of and reporting to the Vice President of Power Generation, the Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for leading the technical development of integrated energy and critical power solutions, including generators, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS systems, switchgear, and associated infrastructure.
This role serves as the senior technical authority for solution development, supporting strategic customer opportunities, complex projects, and technical engagements. The position establishes engineering standards, strengthens technical capabilities across the Energy Solutions function, and ensures the delivery of accurate, competitive, and executable solutions.
Working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and executive leadership, the Senior Solutions Engineer helps drive growth by translating customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Technical Leadership

Serve as the technical lead for complex and strategic customer opportunities.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Energy Solutions Architects, Applications Engineers and Inside Sales Engineers.
Establish best practices, design guidelines, and proposal review processes.
Develop and maintain solution architectures, sizing methodologies, and engineering tools.
Review and approve technical designs, assumptions, and solution recommendations.

Solution Development

Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Design and support standby, prime, and integrated energy systems (generators, BESS, UPS, switchgear, fuel systems)
Prepare technical documentation (SLDs, layouts, proposals, submittals, compliance matrices, P&IDs)
Perform core engineering calculations (equipment sizing, voltage drop, conductor sizing, system configuration)
Use and develop sizing tools and solution models to support designs and proposals
Provide technical support to sales, customers, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and deliverables
Support proposal development, technical presentations, and customer engagements
Identify technical risks, validate scope, and ensure accurate solution costing
Manage multiple projects while maintaining organization and responsiveness

Commercial & Customer Engagement

Partner with Sales teams to develop winning technical and commercial strategies.
Support proposal development, technical presentations, consultant meetings, and customer workshops.
Engage consulting engineers, technical influencers, utilities, contractors, and end users to promote National Power's technical capabilities.
Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges during the sales process.

Process Improvement

Develop technical training materials and knowledge-sharing processes.
Drive continuous improvement in proposal quality, response times, engineering accuracy, and solution consistency.
Lead development of internal sizing tools, calculators, and engineering resources.

Project Support

Support project management and operations teams during project execution, commissioning, and customer handover activities.
Provide escalation support for technical challenges and complex field issues.
Ensure smooth transition from solution development to project execution.

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in power systems, applications engineering, energy solutions, or related technical roles.
Demonstrated experience leading complex power generation or critical power projects.
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, three-phase power, and integrated energy infrastructure.
Experience with generators, UPS systems, switchgear, BESS, or related technologies (any one technology must, multiple technologies / microgrid experience is a plus).
Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Experience with LV/MV switchgear, transformers, NGRs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
Knowledge of emissions systems, SCR technology, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
Familiarity with BMS, SCADA, generator controls, and third-party system integration.
Experience in mission-critical environments including data centers, healthcare, telecom, industrial, and utility applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

Three weeks of paid vacation after 90 days (first year is pro-rated based on start date)
Up to 9 paid company holidays
Paid sick time
Company-paid Life Insurance ($75,000)
Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Offering four medical plan options, with one plan fully covered at 100% by the company.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Additional Information:

Criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and references are required
This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.

National Power, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identification or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

About the Company

National Power

Provides backup power systems and maintenance.

National Power provides reliable backup power solutions using Generac industrial and commercial generators, batteries, and essential power components. The company sells, installs, and maintains backup power systems to help businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond stay powered during outages. Its products combine Generac generators with batteries and related components, installed on-site and supported by ongoing maintenance services, ensuring readiness when the grid fails. National Power differentiates itself through its focus on high-quality installation and ongoing service, delivering tailored power solutions that meet the specific needs of each client and their critical equipment. The company's goal is to help businesses prevent downtime by providing ready-to-use backup power that keeps operations running during power failures.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 1985

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