Senior Project Development Engineer – Strategic Initiatives
Remote with Florida base
Frequent travel required (approximately 20%–40%), including overnight stays
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer – Strategic Initiatives to join its team, supporting projects throughout Florida.
Overview
The Senior Project Development Engineer – Strategic Initiatives serves as the primary technical project developer, technical authority, and strategic advisor for assigned projects. As the central resource for technical expertise, Account Executives and regional leadership rely on this individual to understand client objectives, develop innovative solutions, and help drive successful project development efforts throughout the region.
This role addresses a wide range of technical and business challenges, including facility utility consumption analysis and reduction strategies, capital improvement planning, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and large-scale performance contracting projects. In addition to leading technical development efforts, this individual will play a visible role in supporting organizational growth initiatives, helping shape project development strategy, influencing solution development, and serving as a trusted resource to both customers and internal leadership.
The Senior Project Development Engineer is responsible for developing technical strategies, project costing, energy savings forecasting where applicable, and measurement and verification planning. The role includes presenting technical findings and recommended solutions to customers and executive stakeholders, as well as supporting project delivery teams to ensure successful installations and high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include evaluating technical and delivery risk related to constructability, scope, cost, and performance guarantees.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth site surveys to identify mechanical and operational inefficiencies; analyze utility data and financials; collaborate with contractors to develop technically sound and cost-effective solutions
- Lead technical development efforts for complex performance contracting and infrastructure improvement projects
- Facilitate clear communication among internal teams, subcontractors, customers, and leadership through written and schematic technical documentation that conveys solutions, assumptions, and risk
- Perform energy savings calculations, operational savings analysis, life-cycle cost analysis, and feasibility assessments; establish guaranteed savings based on proposed measures
- Develop financial models based on customer parameters and project development assumptions
- Coordinate with Account Executives and Project Managers to develop and present technical proposals to customers
- Serve as a strategic technical partner during customer presentations and project development discussions
- Partner with Project Managers during implementation to support smooth installation and serve as the technical liaison between sales and operations teams
- Identify and collaborate with subcontractors and consultants to support technical analysis, installation scope, and quality assurance
- Review and approve equipment selections prior to procurement to ensure estimate accuracy and schedule alignment
- Evaluate technical risk related to feasibility, constructability, scope, cost, and performance guarantees
- Support continuous improvement of project development processes, technical standards, and solution strategies
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of energy systems and facility operations; serve as an ongoing technical resource and advisor to customers and internal leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) Engineering program
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in energy, mechanical, or building systems
- Demonstrated experience in performance contracting, energy engineering, or complex project development
- Ability to lead technical scope, independently develop solutions, and support customer-facing presentations
- Experience performing ASHRAE Level III / Investment Grade Energy Audits
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive-level stakeholders
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- One or more of the following certifications: CEM, CMVP, LEED, NEBB, TAB, or any ASHRAE certification
If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional looking for an opportunity to combine technical leadership with strategic project development responsibilities, this is a company that will further your experience and long-term career growth. Please send us your resume for confidential consideration. Information will not be released without prior approval!
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SPECIALTIES DESIRED
AS, BS
PE
CEM
Retrofit
Energy Efficiency
Energy audits
Project Development
Field Surveys
Energy Savings
Energy Savings Performance Contracting
Project Development
Energy Engineering
Energy Efficiency
Investment Grade Audits
ASHRAE Level III Audits
Guaranteed Savings
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Systems
Central Plant Systems
Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
CEM
PE
CMVP
Public Sector Projects
Infrastructure Modernization