Senior Energy Projects Lead - EaaS (Hybrid)

Sbf-Search,-LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Remote or Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

Sbf-Search, LLC invites a Senior Project Developer-Energy Solutions to lead complex Energy-as-a-Service and infrastructure modernization efforts across North America. You will integrate engineering, analytics, financial modeling, and client engagement to deliver investment-grade solutions.

The role reports to executive leadership and requires directing cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, construction, legal, and operations while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Architectural, or Civil Engineering; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in project development, ESCOs, energy engineering, design-build, infrastructure modernization, or Energy-as-a-Service.
• Experience in HVAC modernization, building automation, central utility plants, distributed generation, renewable energy, water conservation, electrification, or related measures.
• Strong financial modeling and business case development skills including lifecycle cost analysis, ROI, NPV, and project economics.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and present to executive/C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects from concept through contract execution.
• Develop technically sound, financially viable solutions aligned with customer goals and operations.
• Direct energy audits, facility assessments, engineering studies, and investment-grade analyses.
• Review and validate energy savings calculations, equipment selection, lifecycle cost analyses, financial models, and project economics.
• Present technical and financial solutions to executive leadership and key decision makers.
• Lead proposal development, implementation strategies, and commercial presentations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies across technical, commercial, financial, and execution dimensions.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and project management teams to ensure delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and engineers to improve processes and best practices.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Architectural, or Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Sbf-Search, LLC invites a Senior Project Developer-Energy Solutions to lead complex Energy-as-a-Service and infrastructure modernization efforts across North America. You will integrate engineering, analytics, financial modeling, and client engagement to deliver investment-grade solutions.

The role reports to executive leadership and requires directing cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, construction, legal, and operations while mentoring junior staff.