Project Development Engineer

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform energy audit; analyze & evaluate findings.
• Propose efficiency solutions.
• Develop project cost estimates & assist in obtaining pricing from contractors & vendors.
• Perform preliminary and detailed facility studies/energy audits to identify energy conservation opportunities, facility needs and potential facility improvements.
• Analyze utility rate structures and consumption/demand histories.
• Evaluate the condition and operation of existing building systems.
• Perform energy savings and operational savings calculations.
• Design energy conservation measures and building systems upgrades.
• Document solutions & prepare documents for bid proposals.
• Provide technical assistance by overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources; to operations during the project implementation phase.
• Develop bidding documents required for final project costing. Assist operations in obtaining contractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop preliminary and final project cost estimates.
• Propose efficiency saving solutions with accurate cost estimates.
• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase. Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge about local, state and federal standards and regulations pertaining to providing services to youth and their families.
• Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance engineering and energy accounting groups, including supporting the ENERGY Star® certification process. Proactively take advantage of professional growth opportunities.
• May include overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources.
• Collaborate and partner with the Business Development Manager (BDM) in the identification and qualification of potential projects.
• Work with the BDM to cultivate relationships with the client to identify needs and propose effective and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with the BDM and team members in the development of preliminary and final proposals, meetings and presentations.

Technical Assistance & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase.
• Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge about local, state and federal standards and regulations pertaining to providing services to youth and their families.
• Proactively take advantage of professional growth opportunities.
• May include overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources.

Identify & Obtain New Projects

• Collaborate and partner with the Business Development Manager (BDM) in the identification and qualification of potential projects.
• Work with the BDM to cultivate relationships with the client to identify needs and propose effective and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with the BDM and team members in the development of preliminary and final proposals, meetings and presentations.

Behavioral Competencies

• Core Competencies:
  • Integrity - Act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
  • Continuous Learning – Embrace new technologies; focus on constant improvement.
  • Exceed Expectations - Work hard to exceed client expectations.
  • Compassion – Support PSI’s growth and ability to help those in need.
  • Accountability – Take responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Position-specific Competencies:
  • Specialized Expertise - Understands the big picture goals clearly; develop detailed, accurate plans & estimates to achieve the agreed upon result.
  • Communication - Apply high-level of technical expertise; discuss and present to non-technical people or clients so they understand and are comfortable.
  • Analysis - Listen effectively to analyze, hear details and be thorough in uncovering client needs to deliver the best value.
  • Collaboration - Collaborate effectively with others as part of a team to obtain and move client projects forward.
  • Self-Directive - Determine and manage own activities day-to-day with little direction needed.

Working Conditions

• Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s office.
• Onsite engineering surveys, meetings and presentations will normally be held at our prospects’ offices.
• Work hours vary based on workload, but should average 50 hours per week.
• Long hours are normally required prior to proposal submissions.
• Board presentations are normally held at night from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing traditional plan and specification projects in the HVAC industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing energy engineering functions in support of performance contracting projects is preferred.
• BSME or BSMET from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in states where projects are conducted is preferred.