Project Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the company, a premier supplier, in Warren, MI US 48093. While working in this clean and climate-controlled facility you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the evolution of the industry. Come work for a company that has been consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Immediate interviews are available, apply today!
Job Responsibility:-
Sales Engineer – Residential Bidirectional EV Chargers
We're looking for a Sales Engineer with technical energy systems experience and a strong customer focus to support the sale and installation of residential bidirectional EV chargers.
This role will work cross-functionally with GM Energy project managers, product managers, support staff, customers and sales personnel to deliver a quality experience for our clients.
The sales engineer will work externally with suppliers, relevant project approvers, and installers to integrate hardware, software, and energy systems.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Support:
• Collaborate with sales teams to deliver technical expertise during customer consultations.
• Perform site assessments (virtual or on-site) to evaluate installation feasibility and identify requirements.
Technical Solution Design:
• Develop and present tailored solutions for residential bidirectional charging, incorporating home energy systems, such as solar and storage.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and installation guidelines for clients and installers.
Utility & Energy Provider Collaboration:
• Engage with utilities, aggregators, and energy service providers to complete interconnection applications, assist with permitting questions, and relevant processes.
• Organize and conduct witness testing to secure interconnection approvals and ensure compliance with utility standards.
Installer & Partner Enablement:
• Work alongside the Project Managers to support installers through technical project
Minimum of 2 years of experience:
Customer Education & Support:
• Articulate technical concepts to non-technical customers, highlighting the advantages of bidirectional charging, ESS capabilities, and vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid
(V2G) capabilities.
• Provide post-installation technical support as needed.
Compliance & Standards:
• Guarantee all proposed solutions adhere to National Electrical Code, utility interconnection requirements, and cybersecurity standards.
• Work with approvers (AHJ) to resolve/amend project documentation to prepare for and secure successful project commissioning.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Sales Conversion Rate:
• Proportion of technical consultations resulting in successful installations.
Installer Readiness:
• Number of installers trained and certified for bidirectional charger installations.
Customer Satisfaction:
• CSAT or NPS scores reflecting technical support and solution design outcomes.
Technical Accuracy:
• Reduction in installation rework due to design or specification discrepancies.
Time-to-Quote:
• Average duration from customer inquiry to provision of a complete technical proposal.
Utility Interconnection Success Rate:
• Percentage of interconnection applications approved without resubmission.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant
technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years in technical sales, applications engineering, or field engineering;
experience in EVSE, energy storage, or renewable energy preferred.
• Familiarity with bidirectional charging standards (e.g., ISO 15118), utility
interconnection procedures, and home energy systems.
Skills:
• Exceptional technical communication and presentation abilities.
• Capacity to convey complex technical concepts in accessible terms for customers.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, electrical design software, and CRM systems.
Certifications:
• NABCEP, EVITP, or similar certifications are preferred
Bachelors – required
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Industry: If they can do solar and batteries (those two are minimum) if they come from residential (directly applicable)/commercial (transferrable) background that is preferred as these are more complex
Portfolios highly encouraged!
Salesforce, need strong background in this
Word, Excel
Lucid
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