New Graduate Sales Engineer - Contract

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Energy Solution is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high‑performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets.

At LGES Vertech, you’ll be part of a collaborative, team‑oriented organization that aspires to be humble, hungry, and smart, working together to transform the energy landscape and create a more sustainable future. We value innovation, accountability, and growth, and offer competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

For more information about LGESVT, please visit www.lgensol-vt.com. 

Position Overview

The New Graduate Sales Engineer is an entry-level engineering role designed for a recent graduate who is interested in building a career in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The engineer will work alongside experienced Sales Engineers to learn how customer requirements are translated into technically compliant and commercially competitive energy storage solutions. The role will provide hands-on experience with system sizing, technical specifications, proposals, customer requirements, electrical systems, contracts, and project development.

During the initial development period, the engineer will receive training, mentorship, and progressively increasing responsibility. As experience develops, the engineer will begin independently supporting portions of customer opportunities and technical deliverables.

This position is intended to begin as a temporary engineering assignment with the expectation that the successful candidate will be considered for conversion to a regular full-time position by January 1, 2028, based on business needs, available headcount, and successful performance in the role.

Primary Responsibilities

Engineering & BESS Fundamentals

• Learn the fundamentals of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, including batteries, power conversion systems/inverters, transformers, controls, and auxiliary systems.
• Develop an understanding of power, energy, voltage, current, efficiency, power factor, AC/DC systems, and basic three-phase electrical systems.
• Assist with reviewing technical specifications, drawings, data sheets, and customer requirements.
• Learn to interpret basic electrical single-line diagrams and system configurations.

System Sizing & Technical Analysis

• Support BESS sizing and configuration based on project power, energy, duration, cycling requirements, site conditions, and project life.
• Use internal Sales Engineering tools and Excel-based models to perform calculations and technical analysis.
• Assist with evaluation of degradation, usable energy, efficiency, auxiliary loads, equipment ratings, and other system considerations.
• Review calculations and assumptions with experienced Sales Engineers and incorporate feedback.

Proposals & Customer Requirements

• Support review of customer RFPs, RFIs, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Assist with identifying project requirements, assumptions, exceptions, and items requiring clarification.
• Prepare portions of technical proposals, equipment configurations, data sheets, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Help maintain clear records of customer requirements, proposed solutions, assumptions, and revisions.
• Gain exposure to technical contracts, specifications, exhibits, and performance requirements.

Customer & Cross-Functional Support

• Participate in internal project discussions and technical reviews.
• Attend customer meetings and technical workshops alongside experienced Sales Engineers.
• Develop the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with Sales, Proposals, Product Management, Engineering, Project Execution, Service, and other teams to support customer opportunities.
• Gradually take responsibility for responding to technical questions and presenting portions of proposed solutions.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Complete assigned technical training and develop knowledge of utility-scale BESS technologies.
• Learn relevant industry codes and standards, including NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, UL 1741, NFPA 70, and applicable standards.
• Ask questions, seek guidance, and actively learn from experienced engineers and subject-matter experts.
• Document lessons learned and recurring technical information for reuse by the Sales Engineering team.
• Help improve engineering tools, templates, documentation, training materials, and team workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Systems Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 0–1 years of professional engineering experience. Internship, co-op, research, laboratory, senior design, or academic project experience is welcomed but not required.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles and basic electrical or energy concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar technical subjects and ask questions when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams and manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in renewable energy, electrical power systems, battery energy storage, or clean-energy technology.

Preferred Qualifications

These qualifications are helpful but not required for a new graduate:

• Coursework or academic projects involving power systems, batteries, renewable energy, controls, or electrical systems.
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations or data analysis.
• Familiarity with Python or other software tools.
• Exposure to electrical single-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with solar PV, batteries, PCS/inverters, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, EMS, or related technologies.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting real utility-scale BESS projects.
• Structured exposure to system sizing, proposals, technical contracts, customer requirements, and project development.
• Mentorship from experienced Sales Engineers and technical subject-matter experts.
• Experience working with developers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, and other participants in the renewable-energy industry.
• Development of both engineering and customer-facing communication skills.
• A defined development path toward assuming greater technical responsibility within Sales Engineering.

Travel

Ability to travel domestically and, when appropriate, internationally for customer meetings, project visits, training, factory visits, and other business needs.