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INTRODUCTION

At Nextpower, we are driving the clean energy transition by delivering intelligent, high-performance solutions for utility-scale solar power plants. Our advanced solar tracker systems and plant optimization technologies enable improved energy yield, reduced risk, and long-term project value for customers across the United States. We are a team of innovative, collaborative problem-solvers committed to delivering technical excellence and commercial strength in every project we support.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Technical Sales Engineer to lead technical engagement and drive win-rate success across complex utility-scale solar opportunities throughout the United States. This role serves as the senior technical authority supporting the U.S. Sales organization. The Senior Technical Sales Engineer provides deep technical expertise across the full sales lifecycle, strengthens customer confidence, and supports 3rd-party Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and financing reviews. This position is focused exclusively on U.S. market support and collaborates closely with U.S.-based Sales, Engineering, and Project teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Sales Cycle Technical Leadership (U.S. Market)

• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for U.S. Sales.
• Lead development of technical proposals and responses to RFIs/RFPs.
• Provide system optimization analysis, performance modeling support, and technical risk mitigation strategies.
• Support customer meetings, technical workshops, and pre-contract negotiations.
• Influence customer technical specifications to align with Nextpower solutions.

Independent Engineer (IE) & Technical Diligence Support

• Support U.S.-based 3rd-party IE engagements and lender technical reviews.
• Prepare documentation and responses for performance modeling, structural design, and system architecture assessments.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to address diligence findings and technical clarifications.

Customer Training & Technical Enablement

• Develop and deliver customer technical training sessions covering tracker system functionality and plant performance optimization.
• Lead technical education workshops during late-stage sales and pre-construction phases.
• Create professional, customer-facing documentation and presentation materials.
• Support technical onboarding to ensure effective handoff to Project Engineering and Operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with U.S. Sales, Product, Engineering, Applications, and Project teams to deliver technically sound solutions.
• Participate in structured technical risk reviews for complex projects.
• Provide market feedback based on customer interactions and IE engagement insights.

Sales Enablement & Competitive Insight

• Support internal U.S. sales enablement initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of competitive offerings and specification trends within the U.S. utility-scale solar market.
• Contribute to improvements in quoting tools and cost estimation processes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in utility-scale solar energy, technical sales engineering, applications engineering, system design or construction.
• Extensive experience supporting competitive U.S. sales processes.
• Demonstrated involvement in Independent Engineer (IE) reviews and lender technical diligence.
• Proven track record influencing technical decisions in large-scale project environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of:
• Utility-scale solar tracker systems
• PV plant performance modeling
• Electrical schematics and system layouts
• EPC workflows and U.S. project development processes
• Strong knowledge of engineering economics and lifecycle performance optimization.
• Experience evaluating technical risk in competitive bid environments.

Skills

• High-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into clear commercial value.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, scenario modeling).
• Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities.
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with performance modeling software and solar plant optimization tools.
• Prior engagement with EPCs, developers, IPPs, and Independent Engineers within the U.S. market.

WHY NEXTPOWER

• Opportunity to serve as a senior technical leader supporting high-impact U.S. solar projects.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and execution.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 150,000.00 to 165,000.00 plus a commission structure based on commission calculation, such as percentage of sales or specific metrics. (Applicable to California)

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.