Electrical Project Engineer
About the Opportunity
Solaris Energy Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned Electrical Project Engineer to support the daily application engineering efforts of our rental and sales operations. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of hands-on field experience, a proven safety record, and the ability to work directly with customers and staff on the safe, effective operation of our equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring the flexibility to travel domestically and internationally with little advance notice.
Essential Functions
- Support the daily application engineering efforts of the rental and sales operations teams.
- Provide hands-on field support for the commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical power generation and rental equipment.
- Serve as a technical resource to customers and internal staff on the safe and proper operation of Solaris equipment.
- Interact directly with customers to evaluate application requirements and recommend equipment solutions.
- Travel domestically and internationally, often with little or no advance notice, to support field operations and customer sites.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on power generation and rental equipment in the field.
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to translate customer requirements into effective equipment applications.
- Maintain a proven, consistent commitment to safety across all field activities.
Experience/Education
- 10–15+ years of hands-on field experience as an Electrical Field Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Emergency Power Plant Engineer, Electrical Power Engineer, or similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on field experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting electrical power generation or distribution equipment.
- Proven, verifiable safety record in a field engineering environment.
- Experience supporting rental and/or sales operations in an application engineering capacity preferred.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restriction.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking "how can we do this better"
Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential
Our CREATORS Culture
At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.
We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
Disability Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
Career Progression
Tuition Reimbursement
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Solaris Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high-performing team.