MicroGrid Subject Matter Expert (NORESCO)

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About CarrierCarrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.carrier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">corporate.carrier.com</a> or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.About NORESCO: NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities. To date, NORESCO has implemented solutions that provide more than $5 billion in guaranteed energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities, while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent of planting 1.4 million acres of forest.About This Role NORESCO is seeking a Microgrid Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development, analysis, and modeling of microgrid solutions for municipal, higher education, industrial, commercial, and federal customers. The SME will advise project development teams on integrating on‑site renewables, fossil generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and the control systems required for effective microgrid operation. The SME will also monitor emerging technologies—such as small modular reactors (SMRs)—and develop sufficient internal expertise to guide future microgrid applications as the industry evolves. This role reports to the Associate Vice President of Engineering and Analysis.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Serve as NORESCO’s microgrid technical advisor, providing guidance on microgrid technologies, controls, microgrid control networks, Distributed Energy Resources, DER integration, and BESS applications.</li><li>Develop quick-assessment tools and standardized analysis methods for feasibility review and go/no-go decisions. Lead Xendee or other analysis tool training and workflow integration to support efficient and consistent microgrid evaluations across development, engineering and analysis teams.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date microgrid technology and costing data, including equipment specs, pricing, utility rate data, incentives, production characteristics, utility constraints, and codes and standards.</li><li>Support sales and proposal teams by contributing to technical content, attending client meetings, and participating in presentations and interviews.</li><li>Identify and evaluate microgrid and BESS equipment providers; maintain relationships and participate in partner selection with internal teams.</li><li>Provide technical input to Procurement and Construction teams during equipment selection, scope development, and project implementation.</li><li>Collaborate with Design Engineers to develop standardized scopes, specifications, and modeling assumptions for microgrid and BESS systems.</li><li>Work with Analysis Engineers to support energy modeling, production modeling, and economic pro forma development for microgrid/BESS projects.</li><li>Provide advisory support during commissioning, measurement & verification, and O&M activities for microgrid systems as needed.</li><li>Coordinate with the Structured Finance team on technical assumptions for long-term service agreements, PPAs, and related financial models.</li><li>Stay current on emerging technologies and market developments and collaborate with NORESCO groups to align strategies and share best practices.</li><li>Engage with industry groups, maintain professional knowledge, and deliver internal training or knowledge-sharing sessions on microgrid and BESS technologies. Develop relationships with Utility companies and stay current with requirements for utility interconnect agreements.</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.</li><li>10+ years of engineering experience with microgrids, DERs, and/or BESS.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Professional Engineer (PE) license or a clear path to obtaining one</li><li>Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop custom microgrid/BESS simulation models</li><li>Effective communication, leadership, and project management capabilities</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of schedule, issue resolution, and delivery commitments</li><li>Graduate degree in engineering or business (preferred)</li><li>Ability to build collaborative, productive working relationships across teams</li><li>Strong business judgment, risk awareness, and strategic thinking</li><li>Experience with engineering for federal facilities and ability to obtain federal security clearance</li><li>Proven customer-facing communication skills and comfort working on active project sites</li><li>Experience supporting projects across the full lifecycle—from concept through development, design, implementation, commissioning, as well as long term Operations and Maintenance</li></ul>Location: <ul><li>Able to work remotely from anywhere within the United States, with the ability to travel up to 25%.</li></ul>Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsEmployees are eligible for benefits, including:<ul><li>Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives</li><li>Retirement Benefits</li><li>Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation</li><li>Disability: Short-term and long-term disability</li><li>Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment</li><li>Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account</li><li>Tuition Assistance </li></ul>To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here <a href="https://www.corporate.carrier.com/careers/work-with-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Work with us | Carrier Corporate</a>. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations ProcessCarrier 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com</a>. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 17 April 2026Job Applicant's Privacy NoticePlease click on the link to review the <a href="https://www.corporate.carrier.com/legal/privacy-notice-job-applicant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a>.Use of AITechnology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.

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