Project Development Engineer I – Microgrid, Power Distribution Equipment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical resource for the DI sales team during the pre-sale phase, focusing on opportunity scope, costing, and application while aligning with client design intent.

• Stay engaged with projects after the sale as a technical resource within the project management team.

• Handle assignments related to DI turn-key, equipment-only, and specialized one-off projects.

• Concentrate on delivering accurate and effective Project Development Engineering support, resulting in clearly defined and awarded projects.

• Efficiently manage multiple projects and related documentation requirements.

• Prioritize and manage both pre-sale and post-sale tasks within the ERP system effectively.

• Travel as needed to client projects, vendor locations, job sites, and events.

• Commit to ongoing professional development.

• Lead and develop projects.

• Facilitate and direct customer meetings.

• Specify and secure precise vendor quotes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• At least 5 years of experience as an electrical consultant, application/development engineer, or in a comparable industry role.

• Proficient CAD skills are essential.

• Strong computer software proficiencies are required.

• Electrical Engineering skills will be evaluated through an assessment.

• Capability to create concept drawing sets (Electrical One-line Diagrams, Site Layouts, etc.).

• Solid knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical power systems, application analysis, and estimating abilities.

• Required knowledge of reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design.

• Experience with Renewable Energy Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is an advantage.

• Possess strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.

• High attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Familiarity with Codes and Standards Interpretation and Application (NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE, etc.).

• Review specifications, drawings, or customer requests to assess project scope, schedule, risks, and all technical delivery requirements.

• Experience with power system modeling (fault, coordination, arc flash) in SKM is a plus.

• Understanding of utility interconnection applications and process management.

• Engage in discussions regarding new product offerings, while staying updated on industry product and technology trends across various product lines and applications.

• Comprehend the PowerSecure product line and overall business strategies.

• Familiar with the sales process, strategic objectives, and project delivery requirements.

• Serve as a technical liaison for the Sales team.

• Collaborate closely with sales personnel, product engineering, and manufacturing leads to ensure a comprehensive understanding of projects.

• Aid sales teams in developing project scope, schedule, risk assessments, and project information management.

• Communicate effectively with internal team members for estimate and proposal development.

• Participate in company training events and relevant industry or product-related training, certification classes, and marketing initiatives for industry sector events as requested.

• Demonstrate a passion for contributing in a rapidly growing corporate environment and a cutting-edge Microgrid system design-build firm.

• Manage engineering projects post-sale.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Competitive salary and a matching 401(k) plan.

• Vacation time, company holidays, and paid time off (PTO for personal and sick days).

• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.

• Wellness incentive programs.

• Employee referral program.

• Tuition reimbursement.