Power Solutions Architect

Job Title: Power Solutions Architect

Location: Remote (Within the USA)

Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000+ Base Salary (DOE)

Bonus: Uncapped performance bonus targeted at up to 50% of base salary

OTE: $180,000 - $240,000+ annually

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, Immediate Benefits Eligibility, 401(k), Generous PTO Program

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Power Solutions Architect for a growing company in the electrical power systems and manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have experience designing power distribution systems within an OEM environment, expertise with switchgear and switchboards, and the ability to support both technical engineering and customer-facing sales initiatives. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization at the forefront of electrical power distribution solutions serving industrial, enterprise, and data center customers. As a Power Solutions Architect, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and optimizing medium- and low-voltage power delivery systems while supporting business development efforts.

This role combines engineering expertise with customer engagement, allowing you to influence both technical solutions and commercial strategy. You will partner closely with sales, engineering, and leadership teams to develop innovative power solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, support proposal development, and act as the subject matter expert during customer discussions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about power systems, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and thrives in a role that blends engineering, consulting, and pre-sales support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable electrical power distribution architectures for industrial and data center applications.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise during customer meetings, proposal efforts, and solution development.
• Collaborate with sales teams to support business development, quoting, and technical presentations.
• Analyze project specifications and guide engineering teams toward optimal solutions.
• Evaluate power system components and recommend technologies based on performance, reliability, and commercial considerations.
• Work closely with vendors, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support innovation initiatives and help drive continuous improvement of products, processes, and technical capabilities.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings, industry events, and technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 5+ years of experience in power systems architecture, power distribution design, or a related field.
• Previous experience working for an OEM serving electrical power distribution or power systems markets.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, switchboards, and medium- to low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience designing and optimizing electrical power delivery systems.
• Understanding of UL, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to interpret specifications and develop customer-focused technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with both engineering and commercial teams.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microgrid applications.
• Background in pre-sales engineering, technical sales support, or power equipment sales.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and vendor solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical innovation initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Fully remote position with a large geographic footprint.
• Join a rapidly expanding organization experiencing significant growth.
• High-impact role influencing both engineering strategy and customer success.
• Strong earning potential with uncapped bonus opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within an expanding technical organization.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, problem solving, and technical excellence.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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