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Your Job DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Project Development Engineer. This role will ideally be based out of DEPCOM's Bedminster, NJ, Scottsdale, AZ or Pleasanton, CA office. We are seeking a candidate with a strong interest in the energy sector, and a desire to make an impact by designing clean-energy power plants for improved sustainability. This position reports directly to the Manager of Project Development Engineering as a valuable member of the Engineering and Technology Department, servicing internal customers from business development departments of all DEPCOM's Business Units including Solar (PV), Energy Storage, and Repowering services. This role involves up to 25% travel to support Business Development and Coordination between DEPCOM Power's teams. This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship. Our Team The Project Development Engineering Team is a high functioning team that reports into DEPCOM's Systems Engineering group. The PDE Team is responsible for the up-front diligence, design, and optimizations of Solar projects and services. What You Will Do Provide technical support to the Business Development Team within DEPCOM Power, providing a best in class, substantiated LCOE design package for client Support Bidding & Estimating for new opportunities Site Plan Approval from the client, prior to the turnover of the Project Operations Team Site Design Parameters Project specific non-standards P(50) production estimates (energy) for all opportunities Contract Models used for performance testing Support Project Operations Team to update as-built conditions of overall site plan and major equipment Work with Business Development to develop and prepare the technical requirements of a turn-key deliverables package, including the overall site plan, production estimate, and proposal inclusions/exclusions Work with the industry standard software, such as PVSyst, to estimate energy production reports Review RFP documents, studies, and site plans to craft the list of non-standard items that should be included in the proposal Prepare presentations to support DEPCOM's optimized design to the customer, showcasing the optimized solution and benefits it brings to the customers bottom line Support the Project Development Engineering team by performing evaluations and sensitivities around different technologies (cost/benefit analyses) Prepare Project Risk and Opportunity Registry details for supporting the transition from the Bidding/Estimating to Project Operations to ensure a seamless handoff between Development and execution Support customer calls, RFIs, and technical due diligence during the bid cycle of a project Attend conferences and presentations on the latest trends and technology in PV, Energy Storage, and Repowering services Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience in PV Design and Engineering in the utility scale PV industry Experience working with teams to solve problems collaboratively and present solutions to gain interest Comprehend technical drawings: major components, one-line diagrams, site layouts, equipment arrangements, etc. What Will Put You Ahead Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university Experience with Battery Energy Storage System Design and Engineering Official certifications and/or training in specific relevant software (i.e. PVSyst, AutoCAD, or other modeling software) Excel and/or Python programming and macros for automation and efficiency Competency of Financial Cash Flows (specifically related to utility scale PV) Comprehension of Scope of Work documents Licensed Professional Engineer or EIT candidate, ultimately seeking Professional Engineering License For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. #LI-ZM2 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.