Project Development Engineer

Purpose

The Project Development Engineer is critical in their collaboration with Business Development Managers to identify potential projects, cultivate client relationships; and accurately qualify energy conservation & calculations, operational cost savings of all aspects of projects to estimate final cost.

The Project Development Engineer is critical in their collaboration with Business Development Managers to identify potential projects, cultivate client relationships; and accurately qualify energy conservation & calculations, operational cost savings of all aspects of projects to estimate final cost.

• Perform energy audit; analyze & evaluate findings.
• Propose efficiency solutions.
• Develop project cost estimates & assist in obtaining pricing from contractors & vendors.
• Perform preliminary and detailed facility studies/energy audits to identify energy conservation opportunities, facility needs and potential facility improvements.
• Analyze utility rate structures and consumption/demand histories.
• Evaluate the condition and operation of existing building systems.
• Perform energy savings and operational savings calculations.
• Develop bidding documents required for final project costing. Assist operations in obtaining contractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop preliminary and final project cost estimates.
• Propose efficiency saving solutions with accurate cost estimates.
• Design energy conservation measures and building systems upgrades.

• Document solutions & prepare documents for bid proposals.
• Provide technical assistance by overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources; to operations during the project implementation phase.
• Provide written documentation to the BDM and management concerning recommended energy conservation measures, building upgrades, energy savings potentials and costs estimates.

• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase. Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge about local, state and federal standards and regulations pertaining to providing services to youth and their families.
• Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance engineering and energy accounting groups, including supporting the ENERGY Star® certification process. Proactively take advantage of professional growth opportunities.
• May include overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources.

• Collaborate and partner with the Business Development Manager (BDM) in the identification and qualification of potential projects.
• Work with the BDM to cultivate relationships with the client to identify needs and propose effective and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with the BDM and team members in the development of preliminary and final proposals, meetings and presentations.

• Integrity – We act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed client expectations.
• Compassion – We are stewards of PSI supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

• Specialized Expertise – Understands the big picture goals clearly; developing detailed, accurate plans & estimates to achieve the agreed upon result.
• Communication – Applies high-level of technical expertise; yet can discuss and present to non-technical people or clients so they understand and are comfortable.
• Analysis – Listens effectively to analyze, hear…