What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Elexity?
Elexity is enabling the transition to a clean energy future by disrupting the energy storage and building energy management market. We unlock energy value from commercial and industrial buildings with intelligent energy control, delivering on the promise of a dynamic, flexible and renewable grid. Our whole building EMS predicts and controls major electrical systems in a building in concert with each other and the grid: solar, batteries, HVAC systems and EV charger optimization in one platform.
We are a venture funded company ready for explosive growth. Elexity is located in Portland and Bend, Oregon.
Full job posting on our website at elexity.io
Why Work for Us?
- You love solving customer energy problems
- You want to delight customers
- You want to be a significant contributor and part of an early stage disrupter
- You want to make a significant contribution to the energy transition
- You are ready to make an impact
What will you do?
The Applications Engineer role is a key technical position supporting both sales and internal teams. This role is primarily customer facing and works directly with executive sales and business development leadership at the company. You will generate thoughtful energy solution proposals for customers seeking a combination of storage, solar, EV charging and HVAC load control for their buildings and guide customers through technology selection, product use and commissioning.
Responsibilities include:
- Engage directly with the end customer to understand project needs.
- Be an expert energy advisor to our customers, providing guidance on optimal technical and economical solutions to meet their needs.
- Provide certification, interconnect, site design applications expertise.
- Review customer single line diagrams to ensure proper application of Elexity technology, including metering, networking, and controls equipment.
- Develop and provide sustaining engineering, procurement and vendor management of Elexity controls HW solutions.
- Develop, publish and maintain application guides and installation manuals
- Engage with 3rd party engineering firms.
- Provide on-site commissioning of BESS systems in North America.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Engineering
- 3 years experience with energy storage design or applications engineering
- Working knowledge of US energy storage application requirements
- Energy systems design and project design review expertise
- Demonstrated ability to work well with project developers, EPC’s, and customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and commitment to teamwork
- Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Ideal Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering or Energy Systems Engineering degree
- 5 years of experience in an energy related applications engineering role
Location, Compensation and Benefits
- Portland, Oregon or Bend, Oregon office; Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate
- Competitive compensation
- Upside with variable sales compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k and competitive PTO
- Stock compensation
- Numerous training opportunities and opportunities for professional growth