Application Engineer - Data Center

Flexgen

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in engineering with focus on energy storage systems or power systems
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degrees preferred
  • Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and design
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with software like PowerBI and AutoCAD
  • Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
  • Experience in contract negotiations and technical sales support
  • Valid driver's license with willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Support preliminary designs and system sizing for energy storage systems
  • Provide pre-sales technical guidance on energy storage solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for accurate technical solutions
  • Work with sales to position HybridOS™ EMS and ESS solutions
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations highlighting system capabilities
  • Act as a technical advisor during customer engagements
  • Support project estimation and cost modeling for energy storage systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage projects
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for professional growth in a growing field
  • Engagement with industry-leading technologies and solutions
  • Travel opportunities to engage directly with customers and projects
Full Job Description
Position Description: FlexGen is seeking an Energy Storage Application Engineer to support the development and delivery of cutting-edge energy storage projects. In this role, you will partner with our Business Development and Technical Support teams to provide pre-sales engineering, system design guidance, and technical expertise for Energy Storage Systems and FlexGen's Energy Management System (EMS), HybridOS.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor in customer engagements-bridging hardware, software, and market applications-to ensure FlexGen delivers solutions that meet both technical and commercial needs. From project development and opportunity evaluation through contract execution, you will help drive adoption of FlexGen's industry-leading EMS and BESS solutions.

Major Job Responsibilities:

  • Technical & Project Support
    • Support preliminary ESS design, system sizing, and power system analysis.
    • Provide technical guidance on energy storage solutions during project development and pre-sales phases.
    • Collaborate with system engineering and software engineering teams to ensure accurate technical solutions.
    • Partner with the Sales and Business Development teams to position HybridOS™ EMS and ESS solutions for new opportunities.
    • Partner with Business Operations team to prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals highlighting EMS and BESS capabilities, system performance, and integration benefits.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert in customer meetings, demonstrating the value of FlexGen's EMS and BESS solutions
  • Customer & Market Engagement
    • Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, supporting system design, interconnection requirements, and market-specific considerations.
    • Partner with the Business Development team to identify strategic opportunities and provide technical input for proposals.
    • Contribute to project estimations and cost modeling for ESS projects.
  • Commercial Support
    • Assist in contract negotiations by ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected in agreements.
    • Provide clear technical documentation and responses to customer inquiries during proposal and contracting stages.

Position Requirements:

  • Utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve overall performance.
  • Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Strong technical aptitude in electrical or power systems engineering.
  • Excellent listening, communication, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain professional under pressure.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
  • Ability to pass background and toxicology screening.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Systems Engineering.
  • Professional certification or license (e.g., EIT, PE, PMP).
  • Experience with AutoCAD, PowerBI, Visual Basic, Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Prior experience in energy storage, renewable energy, or utility-scale power projects.
  • Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and utility/ISO processes.
  • Exposure to contract negotiation or technical sales engineering.

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