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Mission Critical Group · 2 days ago

Solutions Architect (Engineering)

Texas, United States

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mission Critical Group is seeking a Solutions Architect to design innovative energy solutions that address critical customer challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to create system-level designs for power generation and energy storage, ensuring technical and financial objectives are met.

Data CenterInfrastructureManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design complete power and energy systems that meet customer technical requirements while achieving financial objectives

Perform dynamic modeling and engineering analysis to validate system performance

Develop project scope definitions, equipment specifications, and technical documentation

Conduct value engineering to optimize solutions for cost, performance, and reliability

Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and customer specifications

Lead technical discovery sessions with customers to understand requirements and constraints

Conduct site visits and technical assessments to inform solution design

Present technical solutions to customer stakeholders, from facilities managers to executives

Address technical questions and objections throughout the sales cycle

Build trusted advisor relationships through technical credibility and customer focus

Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for diverse audiences

Develop comprehensive technical proposals that differentiate our solutions

Collaborate with Sales to create winning strategies for competitive opportunities

Define project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements

Assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies

Support contract negotiations with technical expertise and clarifications

Ensure proposal quality, consistency, and alignment with company standards

Work with Engineering teams to apply new technologies and products to customer applications

Partner with Finance to develop accurate cost models and financial projections

Coordinate with Project Management and Service Operations on solution feasibility and delivery

Provide customer feedback to Product Management to inform product development

Collaborate with other Solutions Architects to share knowledge and best practices

Support the transition from sales to delivery, ensuring continuity and technical accuracy

Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive solutions

Identify opportunities to improve solution design processes and tools

Contribute to the development of standard designs, templates, and best practices

Participate in post-project reviews to capture lessons learned

Build technical expertise through training, research, and hands-on learning

Qualification

Technical design experienceCAD software proficiencySystem-level designEnergy systems knowledgeFinancial modelingTechnical proposal developmentCustomer orientationCommunicationProblem-solving abilitiesCollaborative mindsetAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of experience in technical design, pre-sales engineering, or applications engineering within energy, industrial systems, or complex technical environments

Strong technical foundation with demonstrated ability to learn and master new technologies

Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) and engineering analysis tools

Experience creating technical proposals and customer-facing documentation

Excellent communication skills—able to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences

Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-thinking approach

Business acumen with understanding of project economics and value drivers

Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 30-40%) for customer meetings and site visits