Project Development Engineer I

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Employee referrals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure seeks a Project Development Engineer to serve as the technical contact for the DI sales team, developing opportunity scope, costing, and application during pre-sale and remaining involved post-sale as a system technical resource within the project management team.

You will work on DI turn-key, equipment-only, and specialty projects, focusing on accurate engineering support and well-defined, awarded projects, while adhering to NEC/IEEE standards and industry practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Mechanical or related technical degree
• 5+ years as electrical consultant or development engineer
• Strong CAD skills and ability to create concept drawings
• Knowledge of power systems, estimation, and project delivery processes
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE and related codes
• DER experience is a plus and strong analytical thinking

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical resource for DI sales during pre-sale development
• Support post-sale project management as a system technical resource
• Develop scope, cost estimates, and applications for opportunities
• Collaborate with sales, engineering and manufacturing to align project goals
• Lead customer meetings and provide accurate vendor quotes

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Client liaison

Electrical one-line diagrams

Site layouts

Code interpretations (NEC/IEEE)

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD

SKM powertools

Job description

Job Category:

Engineering, Procurement & Construction

In the position of Project Development Engineer, the primary responsibility is to serve as the technical resource contact for the DI sales team in
the pre-sale development of opportunity scope, costing, and application while meeting client design intent. They will also remain involved with
project post-sale as a system technical resource as part of the project management team. This position will be assigned to DI turn-key,
equipment-only and one-off specialty project assignments. Position performance will focus on accurate and effective Project Development
Engineering support resulting in well-defined and awarded projects.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an electrical consultant, application/development engineer or related industry position
• Strong CAD skills are required. - Strong computer software skillsElectrical Engineering Skills will be subject to an assessment.
• Ability to develop concept drawings sets (Electrical One-line Diagrams, Site Layouts, etc.)
• Strong Commercial and Industrial Electrical power systems knowledge, application analysis and estimating skills
• Reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design knowledge required
• Renewable energy Distributed Energy Source (DER) experience a plus - Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and process oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, inter-personal communications and relationship skills
• Codes and Standards Interpretation and Application (NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE, etc.)
• Review of specifications, drawings, or customer requests to determine project scope, schedule, risk and all technical delivery requirements
• Power system modeling (fault, coordination, arc flash) in SKM a plus - Understanding of utility interconnect applications and management of the process.
• Assist and participate in new product offering discussions, maintain an awareness of industry product and technology trends for various product lines and application.
• Understand the PowerSecure product line and overall business models.
• Be familiar with the sales process, strategic goals and project delivery requirements.
• Be a technical liaison for the Sales team.
• Work closely with sales staff, product engineering and manufacturing leads to ensure complete and shared project understanding.
• Assist sales in the development of project scope, schedule, risk and project information management.
• Effective communication with internal team members for estimate/proposal development.
• Participate as requested in company training events, applicable industry and product related training or certification classes and marketing industry sector events.
• Passion to contribute in a fast-growing corporate environment and leading edge Microgrid system design-build firm.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to balance multiple projects and documentation requirements effectively
• Effective prioritization and management of pre-sale and post-sale tasks within ERP system
• Travel as necessary to client project, vendor, job site and event locations
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Maintain a commitment to overall professional development.
• Ability to develop and lead projects
• Ability to present and lead customer meetings
• Ability to specify and obtain accurate vendor quotes

Physical Demands:

• Limited local travel will be required (Less than 10%)
• Must be able to work in an office environment with a lot of sitting
• Must be able to tolerate a full day of computer screen viewing
• Professional office environment
• Some walking will be required to browse projects on the shop floor

About Us

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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