Technical Product Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Technical Product Solutions Engineer (Energy)

Location: Columbus, OH (hybrid onsite)

Employees: ~50 Team Size: 6

Industry: Energy/Utilities

Reports To: SVP, Strategy and Innovation

Seeking a Technical Product Solutions Engineer to play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, evaluating, and launching new offerings that address emerging needs in the residential infrastructure and resource management space. This individual will bridge technical development and market strategy – translating customer pain points into scalable solutions.

This is a strategic, high-ownership opportunity suited for someone with a blend of technical acumen, business fluency, and a passion for building from scratch. The role involves ideation, design, feasibility analysis, cross-functional coordination, and go-to-market planning.

Most Important Responsibilities:

Identify, vet, and develop new technical solutions and service offerings for multi-unit residential environments.

Build initial business cases and conduct opportunity assessments to guide investment and development decisions.

Analyze market conditions, competitor activity, and regulatory factors to shape solution feasibility.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, field operations, sales, and marketing teams to ensure aligned execution.

Drive solution development from concept through pilot and market launch, including pricing and commercialization.

Secure internal stakeholder buy-in and executive approval for proposed initiatives.

Cultivate strategic partnerships to support deployment or integration of new technologies.

Maintain documentation and reporting to track milestones, KPIs, and team deliverables.

What you can bring to the table to impact this role, team, and organization:

3-5 years of experience in product development or technical solutions within a utilities or energy context.

Experience working with or within regional energy markets is highly preferred (PJM or ERCOT)

Understanding of energy or utility rate structures, billing analysis, and market frameworks.

Background in developing and launching customer-facing products or services.

Strong financial modeling and business case development skills.

Project leadership and cross-functional communication capabilities, working across multiple departments.

Nice-to-Have/Bonus Skills:

MDU or multi-family utility experience

Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, 4-weeks PTO + holidays, Professional development opportunities

Compensation: $120 - $160K

Full-time