Lead Technical Sales Engineer (all genders) – BESS and Microgrids

GE Vernova is hiring a Lead Technical Sales Engineer for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrids in South Dakota. The role involves developing technical proposals, designing solutions, managing risks, and providing customer support throughout the sales cycle. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with BESS and renewable energy, and project management skills. The position requires some travel (10-15%) and offers competitive compensation and development opportunities.
GE Vernova is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Lead Technical Sales Engineer to develop high-quality technical proposals for customer projects focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrids. The role involves designing solutions that meet customer requirements and ensuring long-term satisfaction and project success.


Responsibilities

Clarify customer requirements and assess technical, economic, and scheduling feasibilityDevelop system concepts, perform system design, and prepare comprehensive technical proposals in collaboration with specialist departmentsIdentify, evaluate, and manage technical, commercial, and scheduling risksPrepare and manage internal approval and decision-making processesConduct technical clarifications and negotiations with subcontractors and partnersProvide reliable technical support to customers throughout the entire sales cycleContribute to the ongoing development of product and system solutions and explore new customer applications and market opportunities
Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldSeveral years of professional experience in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, and microgrids, with strong knowledge of customer use cases, industry standards, and regulationsProven experience with EPC BESS and/or hybrid projects (e.g. solar + storage)Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesExperience with simulation tools such as MATLAB and SimulinkIndependent, structured, analytical, and proactive working styleFluency in German and English, both written and spokenWillingness to travel (max. 10-15%) and flexibility regarding regional business trips and project assignments
Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefitsGreat development opportunities
Company Overview

GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gevernova.com.