One of the top global BESS players having deployed over 20 GWh of energy storage across the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Known for its cutting-edge technology, it offers highly modular systems powered by a proprietary AI-driven EMS. Their vertically integrated model includes in-house manufacturing of PCS, battery modules, and packs.
Recently listed on the stock market due to its strong track record, the company is financially robust and rapidly expanding, especially in the US, where joining the team now means becoming one of the first dozen employees with significant opportunities to grow into leadership. The culture is collaborative and meritocratic, led by a high-performing team with deep industry expertise.
The Director of Solutions Engineering will lead all pre-sales engineering efforts across the United States, owning the technical strategy, execution, and customer engagement for utility-scale energy storage opportunities. This role represents the most senior solutions engineering position in the US, acting as the technical authority for complex ESS pursuits and as a key partner to sales, engineering, and product leadership.
The Director will be responsible for developing competitive, compliant, and cost-effective energy storage solutions from early-stage customer engagement through to project handover, while also shaping how solutions engineering is delivered as the US business continues to scale. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and extensive experience supporting sales teams in high-value, customer-facing technical discussions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the development of technical solutions for utility-scale energy storage projects across the US, including system architecture, optimization, and regulatory compliance
Serve as the senior technical authority and primary escalation point for customers, EPCs, and internal stakeholders during pre-sales activities
Partner closely with sales leadership to define technical strategy, support major pursuits, and influence deal outcomes
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with product roadmaps
Translate customer, market, and project feedback into actionable input for solution and product improvement
Conduct and oversee technical risk assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as UL, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA
Represent the company as a senior technical leader at customer meetings, industry events, and conferences
7+ years of experience in renewable energy with deep utility-scale BESS experience
Extensive pre-sales or solutions engineering experience supporting complex energy storage projects
Proven ability to lead technical strategy and customer-facing engagements at a senior level
Strong understanding of BESS architecture, grid integration, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field
