Solutions Architect – Power Engineering

Mission Critical Group

. Design complete power and energy systems meeting customer technical requirements and financial objectives .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing power and energy systems, conducting engineering analysis, and developing technical proposals while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively present technical solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Technical Design ExperienceProficiency in CAD SoftwareEngineering DegreeKnowledge of Industry CodesCustomer-Facing Documentation

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Hard Skills

Dynamic ModelingEngineering AnalysisTechnical Proposal DevelopmentSystems-Level DesignRisk AssessmentFinancial ModelingProject BudgetingTechnical Writing3D VisualizationValue Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-Solving AbilitiesCustomer OrientationCollaborative MindsetAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitEngineering Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Energy SystemsDistributed Power GenerationEnergy StorageCritical Power SystemsNECNFPAIBC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design complete power and energy systems meeting customer technical requirements and financial objectives
Perform dynamic modeling and engineering analysis to validate system performance
Develop project scopes, equipment specifications, and technical documentation
Conduct value engineering to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and customer specifications
Lead customer technical discovery sessions, site visits, and technical assessments
Present technical solutions to stakeholders and address technical questions throughout the sales cycle
Build trusted-advisor relationships and translate complex technical concepts into business value
Develop technical proposals and collaborate with Sales on competitive strategies
Define project budgets, timelines, resource requirements, technical risks, and mitigation strategies
Support contract negotiations with technical expertise
Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Service Operations, Product Management, and other Solutions Architects
Support transition from sales to delivery
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies
Improve solution design processes, tools, standard designs, templates, and best practices
Participate in post-project reviews and capture lessons learned
Build technical expertise through training, research, and hands-on learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in technical design, pre-sales engineering, or applications engineering within energy, industrial systems, or complex technical environments
Strong technical foundation with demonstrated ability to learn and master new technologies
Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) and engineering analysis tools
Experience creating technical proposals and customer-facing documentation
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-thinking approach
Business acumen with understanding of project economics and value drivers
Willingness to travel regularly, approximately 30–40%, for customer meetings and site visits
Preferred: knowledge of distributed power generation, energy storage, or critical power systems
Preferred: engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field
Preferred: experience with financial modeling and project budgeting
Preferred: familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IBC, or other relevant industry codes and standards
Preferred: track record of winning complex technical sales
Preferred: experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Technical competencies in system-level design and integration, technical modeling and performance analysis, CAD and 3D visualization, engineering documentation and technical writing, and risk assessment and mitigation planning
Strong customer orientation, collaborative mindset, attention to detail, self-motivation, organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and professional credibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development with training and mentorship
Opportunities to work on increasingly complex and strategic projects
Exposure to strategic projects
Clear path for career growth into senior technical or leadership roles
Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects