Field Service Engineer, Energy Storage & Optimization

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all. The position of Field Service Engineer will be part the growing Field Service Delivery Team within the Energy Business – Energy Storage & Optimization, Lifecycle Services. The applicant should have a solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering, project management and construction principals, as well, as experience in high power electrical systems.

 

The Wärtsilä Energy Business – ES&O team has a vacancy for a Field Service Engineer – Energy Storage and Optimization. The location for this position is Houston, Texas. This position will be primarily hybrid and occasionally reporting into one of Wärtsilä local offices. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience with energy storage systems and/or renewable energy, power systems design and communication networks.

 

What Will You Be Doing As a Service Engineer – Energy Storage and Optimization, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Perform field service activities according to the agreement needs and work plan.
• Support on commission of stationary battery energy storage systems and related equipment.
• Solve technical and operational problems at our customer installations as well as report and propose product improvement needs to reach quality and cost targets and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage and maintain good relationships with the customer.
• Prepare and present analytical reports with adequate conclusions and recommendations for how to solve technical problems of the customer as required.
• Participate in customer meetings as local technical advisor when needed.
• Create service work reports and other relevant documentation related to site or customer visits.
• Be able to travel to our customer facilities for service attendance within Canada, US and the Caribbean.
• Be on service jobs about 50% minimum of the year

 

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have the following: Desired Education

• Masters’ or Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

 

Desired Skills And Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience with energy storage systems and/or renewable energy, power systems design and communication networks

 

In-dept knowledge of:

• PV Systems
• OPC systems
• Variable frequency drives
• Battery and inverter technology
• Windows server and UNIX/LINUX
• PLC systems
• Industrial networks and protocols (Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, ethernet/IP, ControlNET, etc.)
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Protection relays
• Familiar with NEMA and IP enclosure designs

 

Additional Skills:

• Detail oriented with a project management mindset
• Good collaboration skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commissioning experience

 

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualif