Project Development Engineer

Overview

Lead early-stage energy infrastructure projects, create client solutions, develop proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• technical analysis
• site assessments
• project development
• technical insights
• kickoff meetings
• stakeholder relations

Tasks

As a Project Development Engineer at Ecosystem, you’ll play a key role in reshaping how energy infrastructure projects are conceived and delivered. Rather than following a conventional process, you’ll help define transformative, result-driven solutions that challenge industry norms and uncover what clients truly need. You’ll lead the early development of high-impact, capital-intensive projects; translating complex needs into innovative, technically sound solutions that drive energy efficiency, asset renewal, and cost savings. If you're motivated by complex challenges, and seeing your ideas come to life, this is where you’ll thrive! -Work hand-in-hand with the Business Development Manager to guide projects from early-stage concept to contract, be accountable for technical insights -Create meaningful moments with clients by partnering with the client acquisition team to craft innovative, tailored solutions - transforming long-standing challenges into opportunities through compelling strategies, presentations, and partnerships -Undertake various technical analyses, tailoring your approach to meet client’s operational, financial, and environmental objectives -Initiate and lead kickoff meetings to understand full context and recommend solutions that address the root need - not just the initial request -Conduct site assessments: including site walk throughs, drawing reviews and system evaluations (HVAC, electrical, controls, ...) -Build strong relationships with stakeholders, positioning Ecosystem as the partner of choice, recognized for our technical depth and expertise

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• 5+ years
• energy retrofits
• presentation
• client advisor
• project proposals

What You Bring

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. -Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders -5+ years of relevant experience in buildings and energy efficiency -Proven ability to develop technical concepts and project proposals for energy retrofits and infrastructure upgrades -Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline -Ability to develop relationships quickly and establish credibility through technical conversations, ultimately leading to becoming the client’s advisor

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Benefits

-A unique opportunity to join a team driving the energy transition- while others talk, we deliver results! -Generous time off: enjoy a minimum of 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 10 public holidays, and a year-end holiday closure -Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees, and celebrate our shared success at events like Ecofest -Employer contribution to 401(k) and complete Group Insurance offer with employer contribution and easy access to health and support through Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program -Annual base salary (approx. $100,000 - $150,000). This is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience -Tailored career growth and development opportunities through mentorship, training, and career planning

About Ecosystem

-The firm combines in-house engineering, design, construction, and commissioning to deliver guaranteed outcomes for clients. -Typical projects span industrial plants, healthcare facilities, universities, municipalities, K‑12 schools, and commercial real estate. -Ecosystem specializes in optimizing energy systems: ventilation upgrades, steam-to-hot-water conversions, geothermal installations, and solar energy integration. -Landmark projects include transforming a government bunker with air-source heat pumps and a biomass boiler at a chocolate factory burning cocoa husks for steam. -With offices in Québec, Montréal, Toronto, New York, Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, Ecosystem supports clients across major North American markets.

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