Senior Project Development Engineer

Overview

Lead technical development and optimization of utility-scale solar/BESS proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• energy modeling
• site plans
• technical review
• risk registry
• cost‑benefit
• design optimization

Tasks

-Collaborate with Business Development to prepare turnkey deliverables, including site plans, energy models, and proposal inclusions/exclusions. -Present optimized technical solutions to clients, clearly articulating performance benefits and bottom-line impact. -Direct site plan creation and client approval processes prior to project turnover to the Operations Team. -Stay ahead of the curve through participation in industry conferences focused on PV, energy storage, and repowering technologies. -Review and interpret technical documents, site layouts, and one-line diagrams to identify risks and opportunities. -Serve as technical subject matter expert during bid cycles, RFP responses, RFIs, and due diligence. -Provide sensitivity analysis around technologies and design decisions, incorporating cost-benefit modeling and production trade-offs. -Ensure seamless project transition by preparing risk and opportunity registries that support efficient execution handoff. -Lead technical development and optimization for proposals, producing design packages informed by substantiated value engineering choices to goal seek for lowest LCOE or highest ATIRR, supporting customer goals and strategy. -Own the development of site-specific design parameters, non-standard item evaluation, and P(50) energy production estimates using industry-standard tools (e.g., PVSyst). -Support design updates based on as-built conditions in partnership with Project Operations and Engineering teams.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• abet degree
• pvsyst
• autocad
• python
• financial modeling

What You Bring

-Proven track record in utility-scale PV and/or BESS design -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT working toward licensure -Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future -Experience working in a cross-functional team -Experience in proposal development and/or early-stage project design -ABET-accredited Engineering degree -Proficiency in interpreting and producing technical drawings: major equipment layouts, one-lines, site plans -Valid US Driver's License -Comprehension of scope of work documents, proposal requirements, and EPC contracting models -Experience in a customer facing role presenting information on behalf of the business. -Advanced use of modeling software (PVSyst, AutoCAD) and programming tools (Excel macros, Python) -Familiarity with financial modeling and understanding of energy project cash flows

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About Depcom Power, Inc

-Founded with the vision of revolutionizing the solar power industry, specializes in utility-scale solar projects. -Offers comprehensive solutions from engineering to procurement and construction, making renewable energy more accessible. -Partners with developers, owners, and investors to build, operate, and maintain large-scale solar power plants. -Typical projects include developing solar farms across the U.S. and beyond, helping utilities transition to clean energy. -The company’s expertise spans across project design, construction management, and long-term maintenance of solar power plants. -With a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, has been a key player in advancing the solar energy sector. -Earned recognition for delivering high-quality solar installations on time and within budget. -Technical capabilities extend into optimizing system performance, ensuring long-term sustainability and returns.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. -legal authorization to work in the u.s. without visa transfer or sponsorship is required.

Security Clearance

-employment offers may be conditioned on successfully passing a drug test. -the company uses e‑verify to verify employment eligibility.