Applications Engineer

About

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 technical documentation for proposal submittals and coordinate the bid package preparation with other departments
• 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
• Contribute to the product development cycle by issuing market sensing summaries after engaging with industry stakeholders
• Travel to meet with customers, maximum 20% travel expected

Requirements

• Technical expertise in energy storage systems and related technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice to Have

• Experience with utility-scale energy storage projects
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Knowledge of power system tools and modeling software
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiation

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading renewable energy company
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Travel opportunities to meet with customers and industry stakeholders

This role contributes to improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and creating a sustainable future by designing and implementing battery energy storage systems that enable widespread adoption of solar power.

• 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
• Exceptional technical aptitude including the ability to read and fully understand engineering schematics, technical advisory reports, and technology reviews
• Understanding of UL regulatory standards related to battery energy storage systems and grid interactive (GFL/GFM) inverters
• Understanding of BESS Energy Management System communications architectures
• Global perspective and awareness, strong preference that the candidate possesses direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company
• 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. The company provides various flexible work options to support work-life balance and invests in employees' growth through training programs and promotional opportunities.

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions with a vision to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. e-STORAGE, a subsidiary, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and integrating battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications.