Solutions Engineering Manager Power Generation and Integrated Energy Systems

Summary:
Under the general direction of and reporting to the Vice President, Power Systems, the Solutions Engineering Manager 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 provides leadership to the Energy Solutions team by establishing engineering standards, developing technical capabilities, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and executable solutions.

Working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and executive leadership, the Solutions Engineering Manager 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Prioritize and allocate workload across the Energy Solutions team.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of technical personnel.
• 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 smooth transition from solution development to project execution.

• 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.

• 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.
• Previous experience leading technical teams or engineering functions.

• 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, motor vehicle records, 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.

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