Senior Solutions Engineer

Description

We are ERock!

 ERock is a vertically integrated distributed energy company redefining how critical infrastructure secures reliable power. We design, deploy, operate, and maintain resilient, modular power systems built around our low-emission, quick-response natural gas generation and embedded software technology. Our solutions provide bridge, backup, and dispatchable power for data centers, utilities, and large commercial and industrial customers – accelerating time-to-power, providing highly reliable resiliency, and delivering flexible capacity to support customers and the grid. Our solutions transform distributed generation from traditional backup power into a high-performance, grid-supporting energy resource. 

Role Overview:

The Senior Solutions Engineer is a customer-facing technical leader responsible for translating complex customer power requirements into practical, executable ERock solutions. Sitting at the intersection of engineering, business development, operations, and the customer, Solutions Engineers lead technical discussions, develop system architectures and operating philosophies, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and clearly communicate how proposed solutions will perform.

We are looking for engineers who want to be at the whiteboard with the customer. The ideal candidate has strong electrical power-system fundamentals but is energized by applying that knowledge to real-world problems - not spending most of the day performing detailed calculations or producing drawings. Successful Solutions Engineers become trusted technical resources who can confidently and clearly discuss generation, electrical distribution, microgrids, operating modes, controls, reliability, utility interaction, and system performance.

What We're Really Looking For:

We're seeking engineers who thrive at the intersection of technology, customer engagement, and problem solving.

The ideal candidate is someone who naturally steps into technical discussions, can simplify complex electrical and power system concepts, and builds confidence with customers through practical solutions and sound engineering judgment.

Success in this role requires:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence leading technical discussions with customers, utilities, EPC partners, executives, and internal teams.
• A systems-thinking mindset that balances technical performance, reliability, schedule, constructability, and commercial objectives.
• Ownership of technical decisions and solution strategy.
• The ability to evaluate challenges quickly, develop practical recommendations, and build customer trust.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to grow as technical leaders, trusted advisors, and customer-facing solution experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical interface to customers, leading technical meetings, whiteboarding sessions, site visits, and presentations.
• Translate customer requirements and constraints into practical power generation solutions.
• Lead development of system architecture, generation configuration, electrical topology, operating modes, redundancy philosophy, and controls strategy.
• Explain how proposed systems operate during normal conditions, outages, transitions, equipment failures, grid-parallel operation, and island operation.
• Own technical scope and solution definition for proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, and other business-development activities.
• Develop conceptual single-lines, equipment sizing, system configurations, and operating narratives necessary to communicate the solution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, EPC, Operations, Controls, R&D, and Product teams to develop technically sound and executable solutions.
• Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in ERock technology and power systems.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to ERock's technical standards and engineering capabilities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage power systems, generation systems, and electrical distribution.
• Experience developing and interpreting electrical system diagrams, including single-line diagrams and power system layouts.
• Ability to evaluate technical challenges from a systems perspective and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone/computer.

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, generation, distributed energy, microgrids, utility systems, data centers and other mission-critical power systems.
• Strong understanding of low voltage and medium voltage electrical power systems, including generation, switchgear, transformers, distribution, and interconnections.
• Strong system-level problem-solving skills and engineering judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly, concisely, and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Confidence engaging directly with customers, consultants, utilities, and internal leadership.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, bids, and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with power generation systems, including generator operating modes, synchronization, load sharing, and grid-parallel and islanded operation.
• Experience developing and evaluating system architectures, including reliability and redundancy strategies.
• Understanding of power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, reliability analysis, and power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E).
• Understanding of protection schemes, relaying concepts, controls, and system coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design tools.

Benefits:

• High-impact career growth in an engineering-driven culture, with opportunities to build your path across technical leadership, commercial strategy, and people leadership
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Paid Holidays, Paid Family Leave, and Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Houston-based, ~3 days in office)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”