Development Engineer

Aggreko plc; Burke (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Annual bonus program tied to company/“

No premium cost medical plan option

Company provided Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko plc is seeking a Development Engineer based in New Iberia or Houston to lead engineering tasks for PV and BESS interconnection projects. You will analyze specs, apply codes, and design solutions to enable rapid renewable energy deployments using leading tools and standards.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication in English. Travel, deep technical knowledge, and collaboration across stakeholders are essential for success at Aggreko.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (ABET accredited or approved equal). Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or others with energy industry work experience.
• Resourceful problem solver with proven experience collaborating with various stakeholders to reach successful project outcomes
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Good technical knowledge and experience in energy field and excellent analytical and decision-making skills and ability to articulate
• Availability to travel to support business needs and for training and in possession of valid local Driving License as per the need of the business

Responsibilities

• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced to meet utility interconnection requirements, national, and local code compliance.
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to PV and BESS. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. AutoCAD, Helioscope, PV Syst, PV Case, Anderson Optimizer.
• Determines feasibility of designing new applications considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical information concerning applications, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect planning.
• Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Helioscope

PV Syst

PV Case

Anderson Optimizer

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Development Engineer based in New Iberia or Houston. You’ll take on engineering responsibilities for process, procedures, specifications, and design to supply independent power production for renewable energy development of PV and BESS at rapid pace, using latest technology and applying national and local codes to obtain interconnection agreements and permit approvals.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as Development Engineer:

• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced to meet utility interconnection requirements, national, and local code compliance.
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to PV and BESS. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. AutoCAD, Helioscope, PV Syst, PV Case, Anderson Optimizer.
• Determines feasibility of designing new applications considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical information concerning applications, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect planning.
• Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (ABET accredited or approved equal. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or others with energy industry work experience)
• Resourceful problem solver with proven experience collaborating with various stakeholders to reach successful project outcomes
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Good technical knowledge and experience in energy field and excellent analytical and decision-making skills and ability to articulate
• Availability to travel to support business needs and for training and in possession of valid local Driving License as per the need of the business

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.