Project Engineer

talisman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the front end of energy project development, turning customer opportunities into technically sound, commercially viable energy solutions. You will collaborate across business development, engineering, and delivery to scope projects, develop proposals, and support customers through early stages before handover for execution.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 9+ years in energy project engineering across distributed energy, renewables, or

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 9+ years' experience in energy project engineering across distributed energy, renewables or conventional power generation.
• Understanding of project development from feasibility through early-stage design.
• Knowledge of project finance fundamentals and federal, state, and utility incentive programs.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial development of on-site energy projects.
• Conduct site assessments and develop conceptual system designs, preliminary equipment sizing, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Build energy production and savings models to support customer proposals and investment decisions.
• Identify applicable incentives, tax credits, rebates, permitting requirements, and utility interconnection pathways.
• Partner with business development to create competitive, technically robust proposals.
• Coordinate with delivery, asset management, contractors, and engineering partners to ensure projects are executable.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout the proposal phase.

Skills

Energy project engineering

Distributed energy

Renewables

Conventional power generation

Project development (feasibility to 1t

Project finance knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

talisman is retained by a fast-growing firm as they go-to-market for a Project Engineer to lead the front end of project development, turning customer opportunities into technically sound, commercially viable energy solutions. Working across business development, engineering, and delivery teams, you'll scope projects, develop proposals, and support customers through the early stages before handing projects over for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial development of on-site energy projects.
• Conduct site assessments and develop conceptual system designs, preliminary equipment sizing, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Build energy production and savings models to support customer proposals and investment decisions.
• Identify applicable incentives, tax credits, rebates, permitting requirements, and utility interconnection pathways.
• Partner with business development to create competitive, technically robust proposals.
• Coordinate with delivery, asset management, contractors, and engineering partners to ensure projects are executable.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout the proposal phase.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering.
• +9 years' experience in energy project engineering across distributed energy, renewables or conventional power generation.
• Understanding of project development from feasibility through early-stage design.
• Knowledge of project finance fundamentals and federal, state, and utility incentive programs.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.