We are at the beginning of a global energy transformation of a scale not seen in generations. A future low-cost, low-carbon electric grid, serving a world that electrifies everything, is within our reach.
The last remaining gap is breaking the link between electricity supply and demand. The lowest-cost, most sustainable sources of energy today come from intermittent renewable generation; but our homes, businesses and industries need electricity at the flick of a switch.
That gap can be closed by energy storage: Devices that store electricity when it is plentiful, then provide power back to the grid when it is needed. Solutions, including ones using lithium-ion batteries, are being deployed in massive numbers to start filling this gap. But so far, none of those solutions have proven the ability to deliver power any time, anywhere, over decades of service: The level of reliability we’ve come to expect, and that the future grid will need.
This is the biggest challenge in energy today. Invinity is at the forefront of finding a solution. And we need you to help us deliver it.
Developed, manufactured and delivered by our teams in Canada and the UK, Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries (or “VFBs”) can be installed anywhere and consistently deliver electricity as needed over a service life exceeding 30 years. Moreover, Invinity’s VFBs are highly recyclable, don’t rely on rare or conflict minerals, and won’t catch fire.
Invinity is a global VFB leader, with over 190 megawatt-hours of its batteries operational or in construction for over 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other emerging energy storage provider. We’ve deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. Along the way we’ve earned financial support from the UK Infrastructure Bank, the U.S. Department of Energy, and some of the world’s leading institutional investors.
We are looking for a Sales Engineer with excellent technical and communication skills to support our Canadian and US pre-sales and business development activities. The role offers hybrid working with regular travel to our Vancouver office.
The role requires a balanced mix of technical skills, an understanding of power generation and storage, strong problem-solving capabilities, great collaboration skills, and a solid business acumen. Prior experience with stationary energy storage, inverters, control systems, and renewables is considered a plus.
Responsibilities:
Develop a detailed understand the technical aspects of our battery, including chemistry, performance, and safety features so that it can be conveyed clearly to internal and external audiences.
Interface closely with the Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams within Invinity to establish and maintain a clear understanding of company and departmental capabilitites.
Meet with existing and potential customers and partners to explain product capabilities, elicit customer requirements, and determine optimum product architecture.
Lead the design and configuration of battery energy storage solutions for utility, data center, and C&I customers.Support the ongoing expansion and operational excellence of the Commercial organization by developing and enhancing tools, templates, processes, and workflows.
Work closely with the marketing team in preparing white papers, product brochures, data sheets, and other marketing collateral as required, using AutoCAD and MS Office.
May require occasional travel to US, UK, EU.
Occasionally attend roadshows, conferences, and other events as a representative of Invinity, providing technical knowledge to the team.
Requirements:
3+ years engineering experience supporting the development and delivery of large scale technical projects, with a preference for working with electrical power systems or in renewable project development.
Technical experience with energy storage systems, power generation systems, solar or wind power plant design and integration is a plus.
Customer focused, a problem solver, ability to collaborate with cross functional teams in multiple time zones.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
An undergraduate university degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating technical competency.
Right to work in Canada.
