Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The Systems Engineer performs engineering evaluations for project and product proposals including: assessing the technical feasibility, determining the estimated cost and schedule, coordinating the technical response, and providing review and evaluation of product requirements to Product Management and/or Sales.

The Systems Engineer develops technical requirements by generating the flow down of these requirements, developing and managing the system architecture, ensuring integration and compatibility of system components, and optimizing system performance and efficiency.

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.
• Create system performance and reliability reports.
• Develop Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for technical requirements.
• Manage 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

• Seek constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by senior management.
• Maintain high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Report all irregular issues and problems to supervisors for solution.
• Maintain good communication with other management, office staff members and outside contacts.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Be 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.