Systems Engineeris responsible forleadingproject development, technical support for sales, andsystemoptimizationfor assignedBoxPowermicrogrid opportunities. The role may include owningspecificfeasibility studies and developing the core technical deliverables that inform customer proposals and project direction, includingsystem sizing, system architecture and platforms,conceptual layouts,single-line diagrams, PV production modeling, and Homer-based microgrid modeling. This position works closely with Sales, Estimating,Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, ProjectEngineering, and external partners to evaluate project viability, shape system concepts, and support successful proposal execution. Other work may include site visits and continuous improvement of tools, templates, and internal processes.
This role reports to the Solutions and Estimation Manager. This role has no direct reports. This role is hybrid or remote to BoxPower HQ in Grass Valley, CA.
KeyResponsibilities:
- Lead technical feasibility studies for prospective BoxPower microgrid projects.
- Support Sales on customer opportunities, RFPs, RFQs, and early-stage solution development.
- System sizing, architecture, and platforms.
- Develop conceptual site layouts and equipment arrangements for microgrid systems.
- Create and update electrical single-line diagrams for proposal and feasibility packages.
- Identifyopportunities for cost engineering of designs
- Perform performance modeling:PV production modeling to support energy estimates and system sizing.
- Build and refine Homer microgrid models to evaluate system performance, dispatch strategy, and economics.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and external vendors tovalidatetechnical assumptions and equipment selections.
- Support cost estimation by translating technical concepts into scope, equipment, and design inputs.
- Prepare clear technical documentation and review materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in site visits and field assessments as needed to inform system design and project risk evaluation.
- Improve templates, workflows, and modeling/design standards to increase team efficiency and consistency.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineeringorrelatedtechnical field.
- 3+ years of experience in system design, sales engineering, applications engineering, or distributed energy projects.
- Experience developing technical feasibility studies and proposal support materials.
- Working knowledgeofsolar PV,Battery Energy Storage or Generator-based power systems. Microgrid experience a plus.
- Proficiencycreating layouts and electrical single-line diagrams.
- Experience with PV modeling tools and methods.PVsyst modeling experience a plus.
- Experiencewithenergymodeling. Homer modeling experiencea plus.
- Strong Excel and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both internal teams and customer-facing stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, customer meetings, or internal reviews.
- Experience supporting proposal development in a fast-paced growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+years ofexperiencewith commercial, industrial,community, government,and utilityor remote power system applications.
- Experience in solar-plus-storage, off-grid, or resiliency-focused microgrid design.
- Familiarity with utility interconnection considerations, load analysis, and generator integration.
- Experience withAutoCADorsimilardrafting tools
- Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards relevant to distributed energy systems.
- Knowledge of construction standards and best practices.