About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Application Engineer - BESS. This role is responsible and accountable for developing the commercial and technical proposals for Utility-scale

Battery Energy Storage Systems. A successful candidate will have knowledge of the renewable energy industry, energy markets, and battery energy storage solutions including associated controls and hardware. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of common electrical equipment in Utility-scale electric transmission and distribution systems, the renewable energy industry, energy markets, and battery energy storage solutions including associated controls and hardware. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of common electrical equipment in Utility-scale electric transmission and distribution systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support field sales. Communicates with Field Sales, Customer(s), engineering group and suppliers effectively. Ability to review requests for quotation to understand and interpret customer’s commercial and technical needs. Identify project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategies and competitive strengths/weaknesses. Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, engineering, and project management to develop proposals that accurately reflect the capabilities of WEG’s BESS team Develop technical solution to meet customer expectations. When necessary, engage directly with customers for clarification or communication of technical results. Generate technical and commercial proposals that accurately reflect WEG’s technical solution, commercial capabilities, and value to the customer. Document management experience. Provides technical and commercial training and mentoring to more junior team members and field sales as appropriate. Assist in developing proposal templates for standard offerings. Assist in managing database of issued proposals, vendor quotations, and competitive information. Occasional support for industry events such as trade shows, webinars, and other events. Be part of a team gathering information on the competitive landscape of BESS in North America.

Education: (minimum education or equivalent in relevant experience)

Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study if required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from a 4-year college or university is preferred, or equivalent related work experience.

Knowledge

Engineered sales or electrical engineering background required. Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, symbols and nomenclature is required. Ability to manage multiple facets of complex projects simultaneously required. Ability to manage workflow to strict deadlines required. Experience generating electrical drawings (ex. single line diagram) and equipment layouts required. Knowledge of industry standard specifications such as UL/cUL, IEEE, NEC, NFPA. Knowledge of Renewable Energy market space and battery energy storage systems preferred. Self-motivated, positive, adaptive, and success-seeking mentality. Timely and well-organized communicator. Proficient in AutoCAD or similar. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Experience

5+ years of relevant business experience is preferred. Experience with battery energy systems is favorable. Experience in a cross-cultural business environment is a plus.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.