Project Development Engineer – Solar and Battery Storage

Project Development Engineer – Solar and Battery Storage

Location:

Bedminster, NJ / Scottsdale, AZ / Houston, TX. This role requires up to 25% travel and is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm and Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Project Development Engineer – Solar and Battery Storage. This role will support and partner with our Business Development team, assisting in developing data‑driven solar project designs for utility‑scale solutions. You will support early‑stage project engineering activities by preparing technical details, design inputs, and modeling during the bidding process under the guidance of senior engineers.

The role provides exposure to multiple engineering disciplines including electrical, civil, structural, and some high‑voltage aspects.

• Assist senior engineers in developing preliminary solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) designs for utility‑scale projects.
• Support the preparation of technical documents such as site plans, one‑line diagrams, and energy production models.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Business Development and Operations, to gather project information and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in early‑stage project engineering activities, helping to identify technical risks and opportunities.
• Learn to use industry‑standard software tools (e.g., PVSyst, AutoCAD) to assist in energy modeling and design development.
• Help prepare proposal materials and support responses to RFPs and RFIs.
• Contribute to maintaining project records and risk logs to support smooth project transitions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends by attending internal training sessions and industry events.
• Travel as needed (up to 25%) to support site visits, client meetings, or team coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional team.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
• Valid US Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

• Experience or coursework related to renewable energy, power systems, or utility‑scale projects.
• Experience or coursework using energy modeling software (e.g., PVSyst, AutoCAD) and programming or data analysis tools (Excel with macros, Python).
• Experience interpreting technical drawings such as site layouts, equipment schematics, and one‑line diagrams.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.

Estimated salary range: $80,000 – $95,000 USD per year, with variable pay and bonuses.

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Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria apply by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Where allowed, employment offers conditioned upon passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering, and operations and maintenance services.