Application Engineer - Specialist

We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone. With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we're not just building products we're powering communities and making a difference worldwide. Applications Engineer (USA) e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. Currently, the Company operates multiple fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity exceeding 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy. Position Title: Applications Engineer (USA) Reports To: Director, Applications Engineering Americas Location: USA (remote) The Applications Engineer provides technical expertise to support Canadian Solar's energy storage solutions. This position will be responsible for the pre-sales activities of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including system sizing, preliminary design, and value engineering. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of BESS integration, specifically with experience developing and delivering energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. This role will require the chosen candidate to work closely with the commercial and engineering teams to build proposals for new storage project opportunities and provide exemplary technical support to respond to customer needs. Serve as a technical champion in customer discussions, and act as an expert resource for general product specifications and value engineering discussions Conduct technical presentations and provide clarifications to customers and other departments Analyze RFPs and other customer documentation to determine project supply scope against schedule, specifications, risk, and technical requirements Lead the technical sizing of BESS projects using internal models and power system tools Prepare, review, and negotiate technical contract exhibits owned by the Applications team Work closely with sales, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure complete and shared project understanding and priorities Travel to meet with customers, maximum 20% travel expected Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) Minimum 3 years of direct Applications and/or Systems Engineering experience working in the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry for a BESS integrator, battery OEM, power conversion OEM, consulting firm, electrical utility, or project developer Understanding of UL regulatory standards related to battery energy storage systems and grid interactive (GFL/GFM) inverters An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently Proficiency in AutoCAD or related software strongly preferred Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do—it's the secret to our success. Quality: Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver. Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. #