Project Development Engineer I

Accountabilities

• • Serve as the primary technical resource for sales teams during the pre-sale development of project scope, applications, designs, schedules, risks, and cost estimates.
  • Develop concept drawing packages, including electrical one-line diagrams, site layouts, and other technical documentation required to support project development.
  • Review customer specifications, drawings, requests, and technical requirements to determine project scope, schedule, risks, and delivery requirements.
  • Develop accurate project estimates and support proposal preparation, including obtaining and evaluating vendor quotations.
  • Act as a technical liaison between sales, product engineering, manufacturing, project management, vendors, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support turn-key, equipment-only, specialty, and other assigned project opportunities, ensuring solutions meet customer design intent and technical requirements.
  • Remain involved after project award as a technical resource within the project management team, supporting post-sale engineering and project execution.
  • Apply commercial and industrial electrical power systems knowledge to evaluate applications, equipment requirements, distribution systems, and project solutions.
  • Support the design and development of reciprocating engine and power distribution systems, with opportunities to contribute to distributed energy resource and renewable energy applications.
  • Interpret and apply applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, and IEEE requirements.
  • Support utility interconnection applications and help manage the technical aspects of the interconnection process.
  • Participate in discussions around new product offerings and remain informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving applications across relevant product lines.
  • Maintain effective project documentation and prioritize multiple pre-sale and post-sale activities through ERP and other business systems.
  • Present technical information and lead customer meetings when required.
  • Participate in company training, industry events, product training, certification programs, and professional development activities.
  • Travel occasionally to customer projects, vendors, job sites, and industry events as required.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience as an electrical consultant, application engineer, development engineer, or in a closely related industry role.
  • Strong CAD skills and proficiency with engineering and business software.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop electrical concept drawings, including one-line diagrams and site layouts.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical power systems, application analysis, and estimating.
  • Experience with reciprocating engine systems and power distribution equipment design.
  • Strong understanding of applicable electrical and construction codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, and IEEE.
  • Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and customer requirements and translate them into clear project scopes and technical deliverables.
  • Experience with power-system modeling, including fault, coordination, and arc-flash studies using SKM, is a plus.
  • Understanding of utility interconnection applications and related processes.
  • Distributed energy resource or renewable energy experience is a plus.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a process-oriented approach.
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and documentation requirements while effectively prioritizing competing pre-sale and post-sale responsibilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, engineering, manufacturing, project management, vendors, and customers.
  • Ability to develop and lead projects and confidently present technical information in customer meetings.
  • Strong commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry technologies and practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, with local travel expected to remain below 10%.
  • Comfortable working in a professional office environment, including extended periods at a computer and occasional walking through project or shop-floor areas.

  Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Vacation, company holidays, and paid time off, including personal and sick days.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
  • Wellness incentive programs.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for professional development, industry training, certifications, and career growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative distributed energy and microgrid projects in a growing engineering environment.