Project Development Engineer

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Salary $75,000 - $100,000 per year

We are looking for a Project Development Engineer, who will be a key contributor to the commercial projects team. This individual will be responsible for managing the technical evaluation and diligence for new opportunities from initial project intake to proposal and final executed contract. The position will provide support for the Commercial Business Development department.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• PTO & Sick Pay

• Research, document and comply with local and national code requirements in project jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing and documenting industry best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Organizing photos and documentation in data server.
• Work to meet and exceed design Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including, but not limited to, quality, output, cycle time and difficulty.
• Participate in training modules to ensure constant learning goals to increase solar knowledge base.
• Stay up to date with the evolving Solar PV and Battery landscape and be constantly prepared for industry related change.
• Foster vendor and supplier relationships and contribute to a standardized approved vendor list.
• Develop and maintain solar energy models using tools like PVsyst, Helioscope, ETB or SAM to optimize system design, predict energy yield, and assess project performance.
• Perform comprehensive reviews of solar and storage project costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with sales and management teams to develop competitive pricing strategies for solar and storage projects, balancing profitability with market demands and client expectations.
• Stay updated on solar and energy storage industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., advanced battery chemistries, hybrid inverters), and regulatory changes (e.g., net metering, demand response programs) to inform project strategies.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy preferred), Energy Management, or a related field. Certifications such as NABCEP PV Installation Professional, NABCEP Energy Storage Professional, or CEM are a plus.
• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of experience in solar energy analysis, energy storage system design, or related fields, preferably within a solar EPC or consulting environment.
• Proficiency in solar and storage design software (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, HOMER, REopt).
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Python, or similar tools for energy and financial modeling of solar and storage systems.
• Familiarity with solar-specific equipment (e.g., inverters, racking systems) and energy storage systems (e.g., Tesla Megapack, Fluence, LG Chem).
• Knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS) for optimizing charge/discharge cycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex solar and storage system design.
• Strong communication skills for technical report writing and client presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, construction, and customer facing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple solar and storage projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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