Development Engineer — Utility-Scale Power Projects

Goodwin Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Development Engineer to lead technical development for utility-scale power infrastructure projects in Houston, TX. You will drive early-stage engineering, feasibility studies, interconnection work, and coordination with EPC partners to move projects toward execution.

You will collaborate across development, finance, legal, and EPC teams, with 5+ years in related energy infrastructure, and a PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy Systems, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in utility-scale renewable energy, BESS, solar PV, or power infrastructure.
• PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage engineering and system design for utility-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Perform site feasibility studies, energy modeling, conceptual layouts, and cost estimating.
• Support interconnection, permitting, and technical due diligence activities.
• Manage engineering consultants and coordinate with EPC partners through project handoff.
• Provide technical expertise for project development, acquisitions, financing, and commercial discussions.
• Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices across the project portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Energy systems engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Development Engineer to lead technical development for utility-scale power infrastructure projects in Houston, TX. You will drive early-stage engineering, feasibility studies, interconnection work, and coordination with EPC partners to move projects toward execution.

You will collaborate across development, finance, legal, and EPC teams, with 5+ years in related energy infrastructure, and a PE license is a plus.