Qcells EPC
Overview
Manager of Technical Pre‑Sales Support – BESS & Tracker at Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA). The role is hybrid‑based in Houston, TX or Irvine, CA and supports utility‑scale PV, tracker, and BESS opportunities. The position reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and may require up to 30% travel.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for customer‑facing sales support for utility‑scale PV, tracker, and BESS opportunities.
Develop technical proposals including system configurations, single‑line diagrams, and layout concepts for solar and BESS projects.
Support the preparation of technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence requests in collaboration with sales and internal teams.
Contribute to the development of BESS sizing models and performance analyses, tailored to specific customer use cases and interconnection requirements.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide input on customer needs and ensure alignment between technical solutions and project requirements.
Analyze customer requirements to inform system architecture and support commercial strategies.
Conduct technical presentations and participate in customer meetings to effectively communicate Qcells' capabilities and value proposition.
Monitor relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., UL9540A, NFPA 855) impacting PV and BESS system design.
Assist with the hand‑off process to project execution teams, ensuring continuity of technical information and customer expectations.
Participate in internal initiatives to improve technical sales processes and tools.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, with at least 1 year focused on BESS project support or design.
Solid understanding of BESS system components (e.g., battery racks, PCS, BMS, EMS) and relevant integration concepts.
Familiarity with PV system design and performance tools (e.g., Helioscope, PVSyst, AutoCAD).
Ability to interpret customer specifications, interconnection requirements, and performance guarantees to support the creation of technical designs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to various audiences.
A collaborative and detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on delivering effective solutions.
Experience working in a cross‑functional environment, interacting with sales, engineering, and construction teams.
Knowledge of key industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL, and NFPA) relevant to solar and BESS projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer Hanwha Qcells is a proud at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For accommodation requests, please contact hr‑usa@qcells.com.
Disclaimer The job description provided by Qcells USA Corp is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
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Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for customer‑facing sales support for utility‑scale PV, tracker, and BESS opportunities.
Develop technical proposals including system configurations, single‑line diagrams, and layout concepts for solar and BESS projects.
Support the preparation of technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence requests in collaboration with sales and internal teams.
Contribute to the development of BESS sizing models and performance analyses, tailored to specific customer use cases and interconnection requirements.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide input on customer needs and ensure alignment between technical solutions and project requirements.
Analyze customer requirements to inform system architecture and support commercial strategies.
Conduct technical presentations and participate in customer meetings to effectively communicate Qcells' capabilities and value proposition.
Monitor relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., UL9540A, NFPA 855) impacting PV and BESS system design.
Assist with the hand‑off process to project execution teams, ensuring continuity of technical information and customer expectations.
Participate in internal initiatives to improve technical sales processes and tools.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, with at least 1 year focused on BESS project support or design.
Solid understanding of BESS system components (e.g., battery racks, PCS, BMS, EMS) and relevant integration concepts.
Familiarity with PV system design and performance tools (e.g., Helioscope, PVSyst, AutoCAD).
Ability to interpret customer specifications, interconnection requirements, and performance guarantees to support the creation of technical designs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to various audiences.
A collaborative and detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on delivering effective solutions.
Experience working in a cross‑functional environment, interacting with sales, engineering, and construction teams.
Knowledge of key industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL, and NFPA) relevant to solar and BESS projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer Hanwha Qcells is a proud at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For accommodation requests, please contact hr‑usa@qcells.com.
Disclaimer The job description provided by Qcells USA Corp is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
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