Project Development Engineer

Job Description

The Project Development Engineer participates as a leader of the Project Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on medium to large projects. Leads engineering, field auditing, data analysis processing, and financial modeling tasks during both preliminary and detailed development of projects. Performs high-level detailed analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focused on delivering full project value to the customer through bundled programs.

Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects. Provide leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

• Provide technical, process and financial analysis support to the Development team during the design process.
• Assist as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
• Lead preliminary and detailed data collection and analysis as well as other specific tasks associated with the detailed development of medium to large projects ($5M-$100M).
• Build and maintain a detailed development budget, scope, and schedule.
• Assist in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents.
• Utilize and develop specialized functional expertise as a development team member.
• Provide a high degree of technical competence in multiple functional areas, capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects.
• Maintains current knowledge and relationships with subcontracting partners and vendors in the marketplace.
• Perform on-site auditing and data collection at customer facilities as required to perform solution design or detailed development tasks.
• Perform detailed engineering and financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits. Assist in technical or financial benchmarking as needed.
• Participate in a lead role in developing fee proposals, qualification packages, and RFP/RFQ responses. Participate in interviews and related sales activities.
• Ability to lead portions of customer presentations to all levels of the customer organization (technical, financial, C-level, etc.) as needed.
• Responsible for remaining current with relevant engineering or design standards and practices.
• Maintain relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering licenses).
• Responsibility for the promotion and adherence of safety policies.

• Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer, and act professionally and ethically.
• Has demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations.
• Computer skills, including a proficient understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, building energy modeling tools (eQuest), benchmarking tools, etc.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field as appropriate.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years or more experience in designing/selling building systems, energy modeling, construction, or facility management.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Undergrad experience performing building modeling preferred (example IAC program). Function-specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Professional Engineering license, CEM etc.).
• Travel:
  Ability to travel approximately 20% - 40%.

Optimum Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.