Senior Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +35 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) and integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects both domestically and internationally.

• Identify and qualify new opportunities in solar and battery storage projects.

• Conduct technical due diligence to assess project feasibility.

• Address requests for proposals (RFPs) from utilities, municipalities, and other renewable energy purchasers.

• Collaborate with Business Development, Execution, and Finance teams to perform preliminary design assessments.

• Utilize PVSYST, Helioscope, and Plant Predict to model energy production.

• Use Excel and Matlab for battery dispatch modeling.

• Evaluate sites for project viability through remote and on-site assessments.

• Conduct project pricing and value engineering in conjunction with an Estimator.

• Develop initial plant designs, site layouts, and single-line diagrams.

• Recommend essential project equipment, including inverters, PV modules, racking systems, and batteries.

• Analyze third-party production estimates, site plans, product documentation, and meteorological data.

• Assist in RFP processes, greenfield development, and conceptual-to-30% design studies for acquisitions.

• Create technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, coordinating with external consultants.

• Enhance project evaluation methodologies and deliverables.

• Broaden the vendor review and approval process alongside the AES DE Procurement team.

• Contribute to growth strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic planning efforts.

• Engage in innovation projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

• Over 5 years of experience in the development, design, analysis, and construction of renewable energy projects.

• Expertise in renewable energy system modeling tools such as PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope, and Plant Predict.

• Proficient in CAD software, particularly AutoCAD.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.

• Advanced capabilities in Excel.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% to project sites and partner offices.

• Understanding of utility power systems is a plus.

• A Master’s degree in engineering (MS) or business (MBA) is advantageous.

• NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Design Specialist certification is a plus.

• OSHA 10-hour or equivalent job-site safety certification is preferred.

• Mastery of SketchUp/Skelion is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Eligibility for 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.