Systems Engineer

Posted 5 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL
Remote
120K-150K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Systems Engineer at IHI Terrasun will perform engineering evaluations for projects, develop technical requirements, manage system architecture and ensure integration of components. Responsibilities include coordinating between Engineering teams, optimizing system performance, and facilitating communication for project deliverables while maintaining timelines and budgets.
Summary Generated by Built In

At IHI Terrasun, we are at the forefront of changing the world with green energy solutions. To build on our incredible success, we need a driven, curious, and collaborative people to join our growing team.

We know our most important assets are our people, and your role will be critical to our future success.



Primary Job Functions


Systems Engineer

  • Plan, execute and deliver multiple engineering deliverables concurrently, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Create Product Specifications documenting the technical requirements (product specific, project specific, or both) for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate technical response between Engineering teams.
  • Generate technical requirements flow down from business requirements.
  • Develop and manage system architecture.
  • Ensure integration and compatibility of system components during Pre-Sales process.
  • In-person evaluations of vendor products during technical evaluation.
  • Optimize system performance and efficiency.
  • Creating system performance and reliability reports.
  • Developing Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for technical requirements.
  • Management of product configuration lifecycle.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, product, and quality assurance teams.
  • Provide the technical point of contact between Sales and Engineering
  • Coordinate and manage the cost and bill of materials of equipment provided by Engineering



Other

  • Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by senior management.
  • Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
  • Reports all irregular issues and problems to supervisors for solution.
  • Maintains good communication with other management, office staff members and outside contacts.
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.



Qualifications (Education & Work Experience)

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects, from conception to delivery.
  • Strong project management or program management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets preferred.
  • Experience in the power industry preferred.


Tools & Equipment

  • General office equipment including phones, fax, personal computer
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


Certificates/Licenses

  • PE License (preferred), but not required


Work Environment & Physical Demands


  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Work is performed in an office environment. The employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.  Also, the employee must be able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.
  • Travel required. No more than 15% within the U.S. and Canada.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.


The national pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 / year and is considered a Level P3 – Career Professional Individual Contributor role. This pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, and location. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in an annual discretionary bonus. IHI Terrasun Solutions offers a premium benefits package including 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, tuition assistance, and paid parental leave. We offer a remote-first work environment for most of our employees with flexible schedules.

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position.  These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

About IHI Terrasun Solutions: 

IHI Terrasun Solutions is a subsidiary of IHI Corporation, a 165-year-old, $15 Billion organization with deep energy industry experience. IHI Terrasun Solutions is a solar + storage systems integration and lifecycle services provider with highly integrated hardware and software capabilities.

The robust software and top tier energy storage solutions are developed by the expert team at IHI Terrasun Solutions. Employees have extensive industry knowledge and experience, and enthusiastically seek to build on IHI’s advanced product offerings. ​

To design systems, IHI Terrasun Solutions uses proprietary software that operates on the same algorithm later used to deploy the system in real-time. This end-to-end algorithm structure coupled with the support offered by a well-established parent organization enables IHI Terrasun Solutions to provide an advanced warranty to customers, reducing project risk and increasing clarity on system scheduling and deployment. ​

With solar + storage expertise, robust service offerings, and technology-agnostic solutions, IHI Terrasun Solutions develops efficient and streamlined systems to achieve your energy storage goals. 

IHI Terrasun has over 480MWh of projects currently installed, contracted, and in construction with over 1GWh of projects in advanced phase of contracting.

 

Benefits:

Not only do our employees get the chance to work in a rapidly growing energy business with global impact, they also have access to some of the best benefits in the industry, including:

  • 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our premium Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan
  • 401(k) plan contribution matching
  • Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition and continuing education stipend
  • Fantastic employee culture

Top Skills

Engineering
The Company
HQ: Chicago, Illinois
102 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Founded in 2014, Terrasun is a subsidiary of a Tokyo-based energy and industrial processes conglomerate IHI Corporation. Terrasun was formed in Cambridge, MA by a team of engineers who wanted to make a resilient and sustainable energy grid by delivering high value storage systems to the market. We have grown tremendously in the last few years through the evolution from tiny demonstration projects to working on integration, software and services for large scale systems that span for miles.

We are a tight team that is focused on delivering excellence with our projects, and building a strong team morale. We support each other and work to make the world a better place, one installation at a time

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