Solutions Architect (Engineering)
Position Overview
We're seeking a Solutions Architect to design innovative energy solutions that solve our customers' most critical challenges. You'll work at the intersection of customer needs, technical possibility, and commercial viability—translating complex requirements into compelling, profitable proposals that win business and deliver results.
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and customers to create system-level designs for distributed power generation, energy storage, and critical power applications. You'll combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver solutions that are both technically excellent and financially sound.
What You'll Do
Solution Design & Engineering
- Design complete power and energy systems that meet customer technical requirements while achieving financial objectives
- Perform dynamic modeling and engineering analysis to validate system performance
- Develop project scope definitions, equipment specifications, and technical documentation
- Conduct value engineering to optimize solutions for cost, performance, and reliability
- Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and customer specifications
Customer Engagement & Technical Sales Support
- Lead technical discovery sessions with customers to understand requirements and constraints
- Conduct site visits and technical assessments to inform solution design
- Present technical solutions to customer stakeholders, from facilities managers to executives
- Address technical questions and objections throughout the sales cycle
- Build trusted advisor relationships through technical credibility and customer focus
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for diverse audiences
Proposal Development & Commercial Support
- Develop comprehensive technical proposals that differentiate our solutions
- Collaborate with Sales to create winning strategies for competitive opportunities
- Define project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements
- Assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Support contract negotiations with technical expertise and clarifications
- Ensure proposal quality, consistency, and alignment with company standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Engineering teams to apply new technologies and products to customer applications
- Partner with Finance to develop accurate cost models and financial projections
- Coordinate with Project Management and Service Operations on solution feasibility and delivery
- Provide customer feedback to Product Management to inform product development<