Senior Solar Project Development Engineer

Senior Solar Project Development Engineer

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy‑related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through renewables, engineering and design, and construction and facility services.

• Renewables and Energy Services
• Engineering and Design
• Construction and Facility Services

We are adding a Senior Project Development Engineer to our growing National Distributed Energy Resources division. You will lead and support engineering development solutions and projects, identifying viable applications of Solar PV & Energy Storage. You will identify and analyze technical solutions in existing and new commercial facilities.

• Develop new methods for improving energy calculation templates to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Retrofit projects that target existing mechanical system problems and improve comfort, maintainability, reliability and system longevity
• Develop practical solutions based on sound engineering design principles
• Work with the Business Development and Program Management staff to establish tactical solutions and strategic sales approach for project proposals

• Demonstrate regional subject matter leadership in Solar and Energy Storage by staying on the forefront of technology and deploying knowledge to other departments such as project development, project management, sales and estimating
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally

• Demonstrate subject matter leadership in Solar and Energy Storage, collaborate with, plan, schedule, supervise, delegate, and provide feedback to members of the energy engineering team
• Train and mentor energy engineering staff
• Coordinate equipment selections with the energy engineering team
• Coordinate with Program Managers to develop the scope of work
• Assist in planning and leading training sessions for design staff

• Lead and support project development efforts for solar and battery storage projects
• Manage third‑party engineer of record (EOR) drawing sets related to solar, battery storage, and SCADA designs
• Develop strategies, goals and objectives specific to project execution
• Prepare project risk reviews, project pricing workbooks, and energy calculations
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reviewing, and editing technical documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred
• Experience with Helioscope, PVSyst, Energy Toolbase, CAD, PVWatts, NREL System Advisor Model
• Familiarity with industry standard calculation methods, shade calculations, soiling calculations, snow soiling calculations
• Thorough understanding of ESPC contracting
• Knowledge of pertinent building and energy codes including NEC, International Fire Code, and International Building Code
• Understanding of incentive programs and processes
• 12+ years experience with Professional Engineer license or 16+ years without certification, with at least eight years in Solar and/or Energy Storage Engineering
• 2‑7 years of solar or electrical design experience preferred
• Working knowledge of estimating preliminary budgets for Solar and Energy Storage projects
• NABCEP registration preferred
• LEED AP registration a plus
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification a plus
• Master’s degree in Renewable Energy and/or Energy specialization a plus

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket…