What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Solutions Engineer, Energy Storage & Microgrids position at Q-Cells?
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
The Associate Solutions Engineer, Energy Storage and Microgrids, assists our customers and partners in understanding the specifications and capabilities of Qcells’ energy storage and microgrid solutions, supporting them in project designs, and making use of those solutions to achieve their requirements in a safe, cost-effective, and compliant manner. Reporting to the Solutions Engineer, this position will be the customer-facing technical expert on the capabilities of the solutions. This position will be based out of our San Francisco office, with an in-office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with the Company policies and procedures. Remote options could be considered for exceptional cases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the customer-facing expert on the technical specifications, capabilities, and design considerations of the Qcells’ energy storage and microgrid solutions.
- Support sales representatives in technical engagement with customers.
- Help sales representatives swiftly triage opportunities to determine which ones are suitable for the Qcells’ solution suite.
- Help customers and partners scope, size, and budget for energy storage and microgrid projects.
- Support customers and partners by reviewing and providing comment on electrical system diagrams, incorporating energy storage and microgrid control.
- Develop and review microgrid sequences of operation for customer projects.
- Create and maintain reference designs, reference sequence of operations, and an approved vendor list (AVL) for third party and balance of plant equipment for use by customers.
- Review customer single line diagrams to ensure they are appropriately integrated with Qcells technologies suites.
- Interface with suppliers to build and maintain a knowledge base around the technical capabilities of their systems.
- Maintain internal documentation and FAQs to help build capability across the organization.
- Engage and manage external technical consultants when necessary.
- Stay up to date on relevant national and state codes, regulations, and standards.
- Stay abreast with the newest battery energy storage technologies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
Handling
Reaching
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
Twisting
Bending
Crouching
Balancing
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
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