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Description
Advanced Energy is a recognized leader in power conversion solutions for thin-film manufacturing and renewable energy markets. Our Solaron® and PV PoweredTM inverters enable residential, commercial, and utility-scale power installers to maximize lifetime value of their power plants by providing innovative, reliable, easy-to-install PV inverter solutions, backed by legendary customer service. Customers count on AE's global infrastructure, 30 years of technology leadership, and conservative balance sheet for optimum project financing and life-cycle performance.
Founded in 2003 and based in Bend, Oregon, the privately funded company designs, manufactures and markets the solar industry's most efficient photovoltaic solar inverter solutions. With thousands of its products in use nationwide, PV Powered is the largest inverter manufacturer in the U.S. and brings together one of the most experienced design teams in solar power electronics.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a capable, enthusiastic Utility Applications Engineer for our Solaron® line of solar PV inverters, power stations, and SCADA solutions. This position provides technical consulting and industry influence on AC transmission & distribution systems, distributed generation (DG) plants, low and medium voltage standards, and installation of large-scale solar PV sites.
Customer interactions span pre-sales discussions, design tradeoffs, installation guidance, and specialized site support. As a result of extensive and constant engagement with customers, he or she will also bring information about industry, customer, application, and competitive trends back to the factory, influencing future product development.
Responsibilities:
Consultant for utility-scale solar power stations:
- Help sales team and customers improve designs of large solar PV power plants
- Communicate advantages of AE solutions to technically sophisticated customers
- Provide expertise on high-power, medium-voltage AC applications
- Analyze, model, and recommend improvements using PVSyst, PSEE or other tools
- Answer specialized customer inquiries &/or delegate to other applications engineers
- Provide interactive guidance to field service personnel to resolve issues
- Feed lessons and insights back to development teams for future products
Liaison for Utility Partnerships:
- Know and navigate IPP, IOU & POU organizations
- Form and manage collaborative relationships
- Apply experience in transmission and distribution system
- Ethically apply knowledge of business models and best practices
Leadership and Industry Influence:
- Provide expertise on electrical standards for high power, medium-voltage applications
- Influence proposals and standards that enable adoption of utility-scale solar PV
- Periodically publish inspiring whitepapers or articles
- Serve as member in one or more key industry organizations (IEEE, EPRI, others)
- Present at seminars, panels, or other industry forums
Qualifications:
Education:
- BSEE, or BS Engineering with Electrical PE
- Graduate degree in high power &/or equivalent professional training
Experience:
- 5 to 10 years in AC power generation, transmission, &/or distribution applications
- Specific employment with IPP, POU, RPA, EPC, or similar high-power electrical company
To Apply:
Please apply at Advanced Energy / Careers.
Advanced Energy is an EEO/AA Employer.