Project Development Engineer

About the role

The Project Development Engineer collaborates with Business Development Managers to identify potential projects, cultivate client relationships, and accurately qualify energy conservation measures, operational cost savings, and final project costs.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy audits; analyze and evaluate findings.
• Propose efficiency solutions and design energy conservation measures and building systems upgrades.
• Develop project cost estimates and assist in obtaining pricing from contractors and vendors.
• Conduct preliminary and detailed facility studies/energy audits to identify energy conservation opportunities, facility needs, and potential 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.
• Develop bidding documents required for final project costing and assist operations in obtaining contractor and vendor pricing.
• Document solutions and prepare documents for bid proposals.
• Provide technical assistance by overseeing the work of other in-house engineers and/or outside resources during project implementation.
• Provide written documentation to the Business Development Manager and management concerning recommended energy conservation measures, building upgrades, energy savings potentials, and cost estimates.
• Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge about local, state, and federal standards and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to performance assurance engineering and energy accounting groups, including supporting the ENERGY Star® certification process.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to identify and qualify potential projects and cultivate client relationships.
• Work with the Business Development Manager to develop preliminary and final proposals, meetings, and presentations.

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.

Skills

• Specialized Expertise: Understands big-picture goals; develops detailed, accurate plans and estimates to achieve agreed-upon results.
• Communication: Applies high-level technical expertise while presenting to non-technical clients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Analysis: Listens effectively to analyze details thoroughly and uncover client needs to deliver the best value.
• Collaboration: Works effectively as part of a team to advance client projects.
• Self-Directive: Manages own activities day-to-day with minimal direction.
• Core Competencies: Integrity, continuous learning, exceeding expectations, compassion, and accountability.

Working Conditions

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

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.