FULLY REMOTE: Project Development Engineer

This is a remote, contract-to-hire position based in Durham, NC.

About the role

The Project Development Engineer serves as a technical resource supporting the Data Center Solutions team. This position works closely with Sales, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Estimating, Project Management, and customers during the pre-sale phase of mission-critical infrastructure projects. The engineer will develop conceptual designs, technical scopes, equipment selections, and proposal documentation for data center and critical power applications.

Following project award, the engineer remains involved as a technical support resource for project execution teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and technical scopes for data center and critical power applications.
• Select appropriate equipment and prepare proposal documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Estimating, and Project Management teams.
• Engage with customers to define project scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Provide technical support during the execution phase of projects.

Requirements

• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, utility systems, microgrids, power generation, or large industrial power systems.
• Knowledge of medium voltage (5kV-38kV), low-voltage switchgear, transfer switches, UPS systems, battery storage, generators, or distribution equipment.
• Ability to develop conceptual designs, single-line diagrams, technical scopes, and equipment selections.
• Experience in front-end engineering or solutions development.
• Experience in EPC or consulting engineering, design firms, or mission-critical engineering organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in power systems, data centers, mission-critical facilities, utility infrastructure, power generation, or electrical applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience developing technical proposals and conceptual engineering packages.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and related electrical standards.

Work Environment

The work environment is a collaborative engineering setting with significant interaction across sales, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and project management teams. This role involves a mix of technical design, proposal development, customer engagement, and internal project coordination. The position is primarily office or hybrid-based with limited travel (<5%) to customer sites, project locations, and partner facilities. It is a fast-paced, high-growth business supporting critical infrastructure and data center solutions.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)