Sr. Applications Engineer, Power - West Coast

Overview

Senior engineer guiding residential solar/storage designs, training partners, and supporting installs.

Key Responsibilities

• design validation
• technical training
• code compliance
• customer support
• product feedback
• market insight

Tasks

The Sr. Applications Engineering role is central to Savant Power's mission. Your technical expertise in battery and photovoltaic systems will help bring sustainability and energy independence to our customers. You'll work with installers and customers to distill site requirements, validate system designs against their needs and applicable codes, and ensure quality deployments. You'll also leverage customer insights to enhance training content, support tools, and influence product improvements with our engineering and product teams. -Evaluate and validate contractor system designs against Savant Power specifications, providing technical feedback on plans, schematics, and system layouts to ensure compliance and adherence to best practices. -Deliver technical training and education at industry events, distributor workshops, and trade shows to educate partners and customers on Savant Power capabilities and deployment best practices. -Stay informed on building and fire codes, with particular attention to regional variations, to advise the company on compliance requirements and identify code-driven business opportunities. -Partner with sales and new customers to translate their existing system experience (or competitive solutions) into Savant Power system designs, providing technical guidance on architecture and deployment options. -Provide on-site technical support for key customer deployments and complex installations to ensure successful execution and gather real-world implementation insights. -Champion product improvements by synthesizing customer feedback (both wins and challenges) and delivering insights to Product Management and Engineering to guide future development. -Keep pace with emerging residential battery storage programs and incentives—including Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems, Virtual Power Plants, and rebate/financing opportunities—to identify ways Savant Power can better serve customers and capture new market segments.

Requirements

• solar
• der
• btm
• project mgmt
• drawing analysis
• california

What You Bring

Ideal candidates will possess deep understanding of solar and energy storage technologies, familiarity with industry standards, and a passion for educating others about how these innovations are shaping the energy future. -Ability to break down complex engineering concepts for working with non-technical stake holders. -Engineering degree not required. Industry experience is more important than education. Must be able to read plans. Must understand the latest codes and regulations. Must have experience seeing power systems being built. -Proven ability to analyze electrical, structural, mechanical, and architectural drawings -Must be based in California, preferably southern California. -Experience managing multiple projects operating concurrently providing concise feedback on project status to identify critical conditions. -5+ years of experience in the residential solar industry, with a preference for experience with Behind-the-Meter (BTM) and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) assets.

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Benefits

-This is a direct-hire position with full benefits including: medical insurance; dental insurance; vision plan; life insurance; pet insurance; FSA / HSA; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off policy; 401k plan with employer match; reimbursement for pre-approved reasonable and necessary business expenses -The base salary range is $135,000 - $155,000. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Savant is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

About Savant Systems

-Revolutionizes home automation with cutting-edge technology. -Designs and integrates smart home systems, offering seamless control of lighting, entertainment, and climate. -Provides a customized user experience that simplifies everyday living through intuitive, smart control interfaces. -Collaborates with high-end residential and commercial clients. -Offers a wide range of products from lighting and climate control to home theater and security systems. -Flagship product includes a comprehensive app that integrates all aspects of smart living. -Technology is known for its scalability, adapting to both small apartments and expansive luxury estates. -Focuses on high-end, bespoke solutions, growing its presence in the home automation and technology sectors.

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