Project Development Engineer I

Southern Company; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Project Development Engineer to act as the technical resource for the DI sales team during pre-sale scope, costing, and application development. You will also support post-sale as part of the project management team for turn-key and specialty projects.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 5+ years in electrical consulting or related roles, with strong CAD skills and knowledge of power systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as electrical consultant, application/development engineer or related role.
• Strong CAD skills; electrical engineering knowledge subject to assessment.
• Ability to develop concept drawings (one-line diagrams, site layouts).
• Strong commercial/industrial electrical power systems knowledge, estimation skills.
• Reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design knowledge.
• DER experience is a plus; strategic/analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE codes.

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple projects and documentation requirements effectively.
• Manage pre-sale and post-sale tasks in ERP system.
• Travel to client sites and project locations as needed.
• Read/communicate in English; contribute to project documentation.
• Develop and lead projects; present to customers.
• Specify and obtain accurate vendor quotes; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

Power systems knowledge

Scope estimation

Communication skills

Documentation & analysis

NEC/IEEE codes

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD tools

ERP software

MS Excel

SKM Power System Modeling

Job description

Description

Summary

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 applications.
• 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.
• Post-sale engineering project management

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

Work Environment:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Operating Company: PowerSecure