ABOUT FLEXGEN

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that enables today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software and power electronics, FlexGen delivers utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. The Company’s clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.
FlexGen is dedicated to providing best-in-class service and performance for its customers, ensuring safety, reliability, and resiliency in all operating environments. FlexGen supports the customer across the full journey of developing an energy storage project and leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to maximize the value that its customers ultimately receive.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

FlexGen is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to support data center-related project development, pre-sales, and engineering services in energy storage. This role requires a technical expert who can take ownership of pre-sales engineering topics, collaborate with internal teams, and provide guidance on energy storage system (ESS) solutions tailored for data center applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power systems, energy storage integration, and grid technologies, enabling them to support system design, interconnection, and market analysis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy storage, power systems, or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of inverter-based resource technology and associated control strategies.
• Proven ability to conduct power system analyses, system integration, and energy storage system optimization.
• Experience in project management and customer support, particularly in the energy storage or power industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in inverter control, power plant controller dynamic modeling, and simulation.
• Familiarity with energy market structures, interconnection processes, and grid compliance requirements.
• Experience working with data center power infrastructure and microgrid solutions.
  FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
  To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing

• Develop a deep understanding of data center power and energy requirements and their relationship with energy storage applications.
• Design, configure, and integrate energy storage systems for various applications, including commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects.
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and FlexGen’s internal teams, supporting system design, interconnection processes, and market analysis with a focus on data center use cases.
• Conduct technical assessments and performance analyses of energy storage systems to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with the business development team, providing technical expertise in customer meetings, presentations, and proposal development.
• Assist in identifying strategic opportunities for energy storage in data centers and support the business development team in shaping new market strategies.
• Support the contract negotiation process, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and business objectives.
• Provide training and technical support to customers and internal teams on energy storage solutions and best practices.