Project Development Engineer - Energy

PROJECT DEVELOPER / ENERGY ENGINEER

Location: Northeast Region (Remote with regional travel)

Travel: Approximately 30–40%, including overnight travel as required

Our client is a nationally recognized Energy Services Company delivering comprehensive energy optimization, infrastructure modernization, and performance contracting solutions across public and institutional markets. Their work focuses on improving facility performance, reducing operating costs, enhancing resiliency, and delivering measurable, guaranteed outcomes.

They are seeking a Project Developer / Energy Engineer to support projects throughout the Northeast region. This individual will serve as the primary technical project developer and technical authority for assigned projects, translating customer objectives into accurate, executable, and financeable energy solutions.

Account Executives and regional leadership rely on this role to interpret client technical goals and develop comprehensive strategies that address facility utility consumption, energy reduction initiatives, capital improvement planning, and large-scale infrastructure modernization programs.

The Project Developer is responsible for leading technical scope development, detailed project costing, energy savings forecasting, and measurement and verification planning. This role also evaluates technical and delivery risk related to feasibility, constructability, scope definition, cost exposure, and performance guarantees. The individual will present findings and recommended solutions to customers and executive stakeholders while partnering closely with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.

• Conduct comprehensive site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and operational inefficiencies
• Analyze utility consumption data, facility performance metrics, and financial parameters to develop cost-effective technical solutions
• Perform ASHRAE-level and Investment Grade Energy Audits where applicable
• Develop energy savings calculations, operational savings models, life‑cycle cost analyses, and feasibility assessments
• Establish guaranteed savings based on proposed measures and contractual performance requirements
• Build detailed project cost estimates and financial models aligned with customer objectives
• Evaluate technical risk related to constructability, scope definition, cost exposure, and performance guarantees
• Prepare clear technical documentation and proposal materials that communicate assumptions, risk, and solution design
• Coordinate with Account Executives and Project Managers to develop and present technical proposals
• Partner with Project Managers during implementation, serving as the technical liaison between sales and operations
• Identify and collaborate with subcontractors and consultants to support scope development and quality assurance
• Review equipment selections prior to procurement to ensure alignment with estimates and schedule
• Maintain strong working knowledge of building systems, energy technologies, and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program or equivalent experience
• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in energy engineering, performance contracting, or complex building systems project development
• Demonstrated experience developing ESCO or performance contract projects
• Experience performing ASHRAE Level III or Investment Grade Energy Audits preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certifications such as CEM, CMVP, LEED, NEBB, TAB, or ASHRAE preferred
• Proficiency with energy modeling and analysis software such as E‑Quest, DOE‑2, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level presentation skills
• Ability to independently lead technical scope development and customer‑facing discussions

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, this is a company that will further your experience and career growth.

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• BSME
• PE
• CEM
• Performance Contracting
• ESCO
• ESPC
• Energy Efficiency
• HVAC / engineer
• ASHRAE
• Energy audits
• Project Development
• Energy Engineer