Sales Engineer (Energy)

TL;DR

Sales Engineer (Energy): Providing technical sales support and subject-matter expertise for virtual power plant solutions with an accent on technical discovery, requirement validation, and cross-functional alignment. Focus on bridging utility/partner needs with internal product and engineering teams to enable scalable deployment and successful program execution.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $165k - $205k

Company

hirify.global is a company dedicated to transforming residential energy management through the largest virtual power plant in North America.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary technical counterpart in utility and partner-facing meetings.
• Lead technical discovery sessions to clarify project requirements, constraints, and feasibility.
• Validate technical assumptions for proposals and develop detailed Scopes of Work.
• Act as a technical expert for grid impact, dispatch operations, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to ensure roadmap alignment and smooth delivery.
• Provide technical feedback from market engagements to drive continuous product improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consulting.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided).
• Strong understanding of demand response, load flexibility, and virtual power plant concepts.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience driving cross-functional execution across product, engineering, and operations.
• Experience working with utilities, grid-edge technologies, or large-scale utility programs.

Nice to have

• Experience working with DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems).
• Experience working with utility implementers.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with a provided home office set-up allowance.
• Competitive benefits package including comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Generous, no-set-limit vacation policy with a culture that promotes meaningful time off.
• Parental leave benefits and a strong focus on sustainable work-life balance.