Lead end-to-end customer implementations of the Intelligent Grid Platform, configure and validate grid models with utility data, advise on grid planning and interconnection workflows, run workshops, drive adoption, translate customer needs into product requirements, mentor junior staff, and represent the company at industry events.
About Us
envelio Inc. is a fast-growing software startup revolutionizing the utility industry. We are the U.S. arm of envelio, an award-winning clean-tech software company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. envelio is on a mission to accelerate the global energy transition.
Our flagship product, the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) empowers utility companies to automate and optimize hosting capacity, interconnection requests, and long-term grid investments. By enhancing efficiency, improving customer experience, and optimizing energy management, we help distribution system operators navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence.
🔎 Learn more about us: envelio Inc Careers
About the role
As we rapidly scale in the U.S., we're looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to join our growing team and help shape the future of clean energy.
As a Senior Solutions Engineer at envelio, you'll sit at the intersection of utilities, product, and sales—helping our customers understand what's possible with our platform and guiding them from initial onboarding through successful deployment and long-term adoption.
In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to utility customers, leveraging your expertise in power systems, grid planning, and utility operations to help customers unlock value from the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP). You'll own customer implementation projects end-to-end, collaborate closely with product and engineering teams, and act as the voice of the customer to influence future product development.
📌 Location: Midwest preferred (Central Time Zone).
✈️ Travel: Travel to conferences, customer meetings, and the Boston office required
👤 Reports to: Senior Manager - Solutions Engineering, Alvina Brieff
What you’ll do
- Own customer implementation projects end-to-end, serving as the primary point of contact throughout onboarding, deployment, and ongoing customer success.
- Configure, validate, and optimize the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) using customer utility data and network models to support real-world grid planning and DER use cases.
- Serve as a trusted technical and industry advisor, providing guidance on grid planning, utility operations, interconnection workflows, and best practices.
- Lead customer workshops and stakeholder discussions to understand business challenges, define requirements, and drive successful project outcomes.
- Enable rapid customer adoption and value realization by helping utilities effectively integrate IGP into their planning and operational processes.
- Act as the voice of the customer internally, translating customer needs, industry trends, and market insights into actionable product requirements and roadmap recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with technical and commercial teams to deliver high-quality solutions and maximize customer value.
- Mentor and support junior team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and implementation best-practice development.
- Support go-to-market initiatives through product demonstrations, technical presentations, thought leadership content, RFP responses, partner engagements, and industry event participation.
- Represent envelio at conferences, webinars, workshops, and other industry forums to strengthen our market presence and customer relationships.
What you’ll bring to the team
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs and delivering successful outcomes in customer-facing or cross-functional environments.
- Strong technical expertise in power systems and electrical engineering principles, with experience in utility planning, interconnections, grid modernization, and/or power system design.
- Familiarity with distributed energy resources (DERs), hosting capacity analysis, grid planning software, GIS systems, or utility analytics platforms.
- Deep understanding of the electric utility industry, including utility planning processes, utility data, planning studies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues and contributing to team growth.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, conferences, industry events, and team collaboration.
Why Join Us?
We’re building a dynamic, mission-driven team that values meaningful work, personal well-being, and the flexibility you need to thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
🚀 A high-impact role in a rapidly growing tech company shaping the future of the energy transition.
🌍 Remote-friendly culture that empowers you to do your best work from anywhere.
⌚️ Flexible time off policy, take the time you need, when you need it.
🩺 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits (70% for dependents).
💳 Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution to support long-term well-being.
💰 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match to help invest in your future.
📦 Home-office stipend to help you work comfortably from anywhere.
🚌 Commuter benefits for in-office commutes and business travel.
🏢 Boston HQ with opportunities to connect in person with the team.
💡 Join us and help shape the future of clean energy!
envelio is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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