Project Development Engineer II

Willdan Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Project Development Engineer II to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering innovative energy solutions to a diverse clientele, including government and educational institutions. The ideal candidate will engage in energy analysis, project management, and client relations, contributing to projects that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy solutions while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and accountability. Join us and be part of a transformative journey in the energy sector!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field required.
• Five or more years of progressive project development experience.
• Experience in public sector energy engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary engineering tasks such as energy analysis and modeling.
• Support business development activities leading to contract awards.
• Coordinate with internal and external designers on design deliverables.

Skills

Project Development

Energy Analysis

Client Relationship Development

Engineering Computations

Construction Management

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification

LEED-AP Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Willdan Performance Engineering, a division of Willdan Group Inc, inspires and empowers communities by creating transformational environments. Our clients include school districts; universities; city, county, and state governments; private enterprises; and healthcare facilities. Our dynamic and inclusive culture embodies the following values:

1. We drive change
2. We think long-term
3. We are courageous experts delivering ambitious solutions
4. Personal growth drives organizational growth; Organizational growth drives personal growth
5. We succeed when we are accountable as a team
6. We cultivate diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams committed to serving our communities

We are looking for an eager and energetic Project Development Engineer II that is passionate about the energy and sustainability industry. This individual will be a part of a dynamic team, delivering creative facility and energy solutions to our clients. The selected candidate will become a part of a growing organization that is invested in your career growth, with competitive benefits and a diverse project workload. This individual will be shaped to become the next leader in the energy industry. Come grow with us!

Our Project Development Team is committed to delivering creative facility infrastructure, water conservation, and energy solutions to our communities. We are industry leaders who develop energy and engineering solutions that enable our clients to reduce their energy and operational expenses. You will work alongside our Business Development Team to develop solutions that solve our clients' facilities, operational, and financial challenges. You will then support those solutions as they progress through our design process, coordinating with other engineers, drafters, construction professionals, and commissioning agents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary and conceptual engineering tasks and important preliminary engineering work such as energy analysis and modeling efficiently and accurately.
• Support business development activities which lead to award of the contract including client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation support, oral presentation support, and contract negotiation.
• Manage the use of Smartsheet and tasks for anything related to Project Development.
• Track deadlines, targets, and budgets on projects in the Preliminary and Design stages.
• Extracts engineering information from drawings. Supports engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
• Supports construction management & commissioning teams by providing data required to estimate and qualify constructability and costs.
• Coordinates with internal and external designers on a variety of design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for RFP, procurement, and construction purposes.
• Supports overall deliverables and development schedule.
• Researches, studies, and proposes use of new and emerging technologies to be used in the development of new projects.
• Supports in managing client expectations throughout the preliminary and design phases and coordinates with the design, pre-construction, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure that the design, procurement, and commissioning strategies limit scope creep and are capable of profitably delivering the required scope within the client's budget.
• Supports the design team in the preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, bills of material, and equipment selections by providing needed data and guidance about the scope and original project intent.
• Support technical bid analyses and construction administration tasks such as answering Requests for Information and providing data and documentation needed for project close-out.
• Conduct duties consistent with the Company's vision and purpose, quality objectives, and defined policies and procedures.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related field of engineering is required.
• EIT is preferred.
• Additional project development, engineering, and energy related professional certifications are a plus (e.g. LEED-AP, CEM, DBIA, etc.)
• Five or more years of progressive project development experience.
• Experience in Public Sector energy engineering with Cities, Counties, state agencies, School Districts, and higher education preferred.
• Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills required.
• Demonstrates engineering and analytical acumen to develop complex solutions and build credibility.
• Experience working on complex projects and interdisciplinary teams of professionals.
• Moderate regional travel required with possibility of limited national travel; overnight travel about 20%.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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