Project Development Engineer I – Microgrid, Power Distribution Equipment

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical resource for the DI sales team during the pre-sale phase, aiding in the development of opportunity scope, cost estimation, and application to align with client design requirements.

• Stay engaged with projects post-sale, serving as a technical resource within the project management team.

• Handle assignments related to DI turn-key, equipment-only, and unique specialty projects.

• Concentrate on delivering precise and effective Project Development Engineering support that results in clearly defined and successfully awarded projects.

• Manage multiple projects and documentation demands efficiently.

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

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

• Commit to ongoing professional development.

• Lead and develop projects.

• Facilitate and conduct customer meetings.

• Specify requirements and procure accurate 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 similar industry role.

• Proficiency in CAD software is essential.

• Strong skills in various computer software applications.

• Candidates will undergo an assessment of their Electrical Engineering skills.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical power systems, along with strong application analysis and estimation skills.

• Knowledge of reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design is required.

• Experience with Renewable Energy Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is a plus.

• Possess strategic and analytical thinking abilities.

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships.

• Familiarity with codes and standards interpretation and application (NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE, etc.).

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

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

• Understanding of utility interconnection applications and managing the associated processes.

• Contribute to discussions regarding new product offerings, keeping abreast of industry product and technological trends for various product lines and applications.

• Understand the PowerSecure product line and overall business models.

• Be knowledgeable about 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 comprehensive project understanding.

• Aid sales 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, industry and product-related training or certification courses, and marketing events as requested.

• Show enthusiasm for contributing within a fast-paced corporate environment and a leading-edge Microgrid system design-build firm.

• Manage post-sale engineering project activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Competitive salary along with 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 available.

• Employee referral program offered.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.