Field Application Engineer – Microgrid, BESS, Distributed Energy Resource, Data Center

PowerSecure, Inc.

Field Application Engineer helping AEC firms specify PowerSecure microgrid, BESS, and distributed-energy solutions. Advising on designs, standards, technical tradeoffs, and sales justifications across U.S.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging with AEC firms and providing technical consultation throughout the design phases, with a strong focus on distributed energy resource solutions and compliance standards. Proven ability to build relationships with key decision-makers and translate technical value propositions into customer benefits.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering10 Years Experience Engaging With AEC FirmsTechnical Consultation During Design PhasesDeep Knowledge Of Distributed Energy Resource SolutionsPE License Preferred

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design ReviewBasis Of Design DocumentationSchematic Design UnderstandingPerformance ModelingCode ComplianceValue EngineeringSystem Architecture DiscussionTechnical Justification For SpecificationsTrade-Off AnalysisRisk Evaluation And Mitigation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer FocusIndependenceAdaptabilityRelationship-Building

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License Preferred

Industry Keywords

AEC FirmsDesign-Build ContractorsDistributed Energy Resource ProductsEPC/Design-Build TeamTechnical Decision-MakersMaster SpecificationsSole-Source SolutionsPre-Bid ClarificationsSales SupportHealthcare And Retail Segments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a target company list of strategic AEC firms and design-build contractors with sales leadership
Drive early engagement to position PowerSecure solutions as the basis of design in data centers, healthcare, retail, e-logistics, and federal government segments
Establish or change basis of design to specify PowerSecure products, solutions, and services
Develop relationships with design engineers, specifiers, principals, and technical decision-makers
Position products, solutions, and services as preferred or sole-source solutions where viable
Provide technical consultation during concept, schematic, and detailed design phases
Assist AEC firms with system selection and sizing, performance modeling, trade-off analysis, code compliance, standards interpretation, and value engineering
Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for alignment with company offerings
Incorporate PowerSecure offerings into master specifications and AEC basis-of-design standards
Track AEC firm-level standards and manage long-term conversion strategies
Collaborate with sales, product management, and applications engineering teams
Create technical justifications for sole-source or preferred specifications and assist with pre-bid and pre-award technical clarifications
Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and messaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering required
10 years’ experience engaging with AEC firms or similar experience
Direct experience producing or reviewing engineering designs
Understanding of how Basis of Design documents, drawings, and specifications are created
Understanding of schematic designs, EOR responsibilities, and risk evaluation and mitigation in design decisions
Experience in a consulting engineering firm, EPC/design-build team, or OEM for distributed energy resource products/services
Ability to discuss system architecture, alternatives, performance tradeoffs, failure modes, operational risk, codes, standards, and compliance paths
Experience supporting sales with technical justification for sole source, substitution-risk prevention, and pre-bid clarifications
Deep knowledge of distributed energy resource solutions and their value to utilities and C&I customers
Ability to translate PowerSecure’s solution value proposition into understandable customer benefits
Willingness to travel extensively
Ability to work flexible hours across Central, Eastern, Mountain, and Pacific time zones
Flexibility for after-hours tasks as needed
PE license preferred
Excellent communication, problem-solving, customer focus, independence, adaptability, and relationship-building abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Frequent travel for training or meetings
Flexible hours to accommodate Central, Eastern, Mountain, and Pacific time zones
Equal opportunity employment
Protected veteran and disability status protections