Development Engineer

Job Description

Title:
Development Engineer

Location:
Boulder, CO

Start Date:
Immediately

Reports to:
Director, Development

At JUWI, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Development Engineer to bring our vision to life.

As a Development Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your industry knowledge, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, resourcefulness, and good judgement to develop utility scale solar (PV) projects. This position will own all engineering work from project conception through PPA execution, and presents an opportunity be part of a broad-scoped, fast-paced team where a can-do and innovative attitude thrives.

In this role, you’ll:

• Perform and coordinate all engineering activities occurring during the development phase of a project, including:
  • Completing initial site assessments and fatal flaw analyses to identify project constraints and opportunities.
  • Drafting early-stage array layouts to understand construction feasibility, then derive takeoffs for incorporation into cost models.
  • Modelling project costs based upon layout parameters.
  • Working closely with JUWI’s generation modeling team to ensure that designs are cost-efficient and optimized.
  • Integrating lessons learned from prior projects to improve future project designs.
  • Support grid integration efforts, from application preparation through interconnection agreement signing.
  • Providing technical support and documentation to assist the permitting process.
• Review Utility Requests for Proposals and contribute to the creation of project proposals.
• Contribute to, and learn about, project development efforts including site selection, land acquisition, and permitting.
• Support the Development Team with innovation, analysis and advice on origination and execution of new projects.

Qualifications:

• Passion about renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering.
• A solid understanding of engineering principles; familiarity with PV system technologies and energy systems a plus.
• 3 – 10 years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications. Proficiency in AutoCAD a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative and organize work in an independent manner
• A roll-up-your sleeves team player
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours when necessary
• Desire to grow professionally

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About JUWI:

JUWI Inc. (“JUWI”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. JUWI’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every JUWI employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$80,000 - $105,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on certain company and individual performance metrics.

Benefits:

JUWI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Vacation

JUWI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JUWI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.