Senior Project Development Engineer - Electrical Systems

Mississippi Power Co; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation and holidays

PTO

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Wellness program

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

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 and opportunity development. You will also stay engaged post-sale as a project-management tech resource on diverse power projects.

Based in the Durham area, you will contribute to turnkey, equipment-only and specialty projects, ensuring accurate scope, scheduling and risk management while aligning with client design intent.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as an electrical consultant, application/development engineer or related industry position.
• Strong CAD skills; electrical engineering skills may be assessed.
• Ability to develop concept drawings (One-line Diagrams, Site Layouts, etc.).
• Strong commercial and industrial electrical power systems knowledge, estimation skills.
• Reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design knowledge.
• DER experience is a plus; strategic and analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communications and relationship skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE, etc.
• Review specs to determine scope, schedule, risk and delivery requirements.
• Power system modeling (fault, coordination, arc flash) in SKM is a plus.
• Assist in new product discussions and stay aware of industry trends.
• Understand PowerSecure product line and business model.
• Be familiar with the sales process and project delivery requirements.
• Be a technical liaison for the Sales team.
• Work with sales, engineering and manufacturing leads for shared understanding.
• Assist in development of project scope, schedule, risk, and information management.
• Communicate effectively for estimate/proposal development.
• Participate in training and industry events.
• Contribute in a fast-growing microgrid design-build environment.
• Post-sale engineering project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical resource contact for the DI sales team in pre-sale development of scope, costing, and application.
• Remain involved with project post-sale as a system technical resource with the project management team.
• Support DI turn-key, equipment-only and specialty project assignments with accurate engineering input.
• Balance multiple projects and documentation requirements effectively.
• Travel as necessary to client projects, vendors, and job sites.
• Read and communicate in English; lead customer meetings and present technical information.
• Develop and lead projects; specify and obtain accurate vendor quotes.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project liaison

Education

BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD

SKM power system modeling

Electrical diagrams / one-line diagrams

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Project Development Engineer to act as the technical resource for the DI sales team during pre-sale and opportunity development. You will also stay engaged post-sale as a project-management tech resource on diverse power projects.

Based in the Durham area, you will contribute to turnkey, equipment-only and specialty projects, ensuring accurate scope, scheduling and risk management while aligning with client design intent.