Senior Project Development Engineer

Nenni and Associates; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Development Engineer to provide strategic leadership for energy efficiency projects. The successful candidate will work closely with a cross-functional team, help clients navigate projects, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires at least ten years in energy engineering and a bachelor's degree from an accredited program. Preference will be given to those with relevant licensing and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in energy engineering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Preference for candidates with PE or EIT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project development and provide strategic support.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure quality project delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in their growth.

Skills

Energy engineering

Project leadership

Effective communication

Customer advocacy

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Development Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on behalf of both the company and our clients while successfully developing and implementing energy efficiency and facility improvement projects, primarily through the guaranteed energy‑savings contracting methodology. The candidate will work closely with our cross‑functional development team in a leadership role at each phase of the project lifecycle to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and team‑oriented individual that thrives on directly influencing individual and team growth in a distinctly non‑corporate environment and on helping clients in a very relational market.

Essential Attributes and Functions

• Exemplify integrity and model a customer advocacy mindset
• Demonstrate respected leadership and effective communication with all project stakeholders
• Operate successfully in a flat‑structured and cross‑functional team environment
• Provide professional and personal mentorship to the junior engineering team
• Lead technical project development initiatives and provide strategic support and guidance to the entire development team
• Work with the Senior Business Development Manager to develop project scopes and contract specifics in collaboration with the client
• Work with the Senior Project Manager to direct project design and construction activities to ensure the quality of projects exceeds the requirements of the job
• Work with the M+V Team to support ongoing project performances
• Willingness to assist in other business‑related activities which will support team growth and performance

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years’ progressive experience in the energy engineering arena
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited or equivalent engineering program
• PE or EIT Licensure preferred
• Relevant Professional Certifications a plus