Project Development Engineer

2 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Sparkfund Full time
Job Title: Project Development Engineer

Sparkfund is seeking a highly skilled Project Development Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Project Development Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing design, application, and consulting services to our Commercial Solutions team, utility partners, and customers throughout the project development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Consult on the design, development, scope definition, and pricing of solar PV and battery storage projects for our commercial and industrial customers.
  • Collaborate closely with the Commercial Solutions team to understand customer goals, challenges, and requirements for a project and identify technical solutions to meet these requirements.
  • Generate high-level cost estimates to qualify early-stage project opportunities, conduct site surveys or energy audits, analyze and assess system designs and energy usage data, and make preliminary equipment selections.
  • Conduct feasibility studies on customer sites, evaluating energy audits and assessing the technical viability and suitability of solar PV installations.
  • Conduct engineering assessments for proposed customer projects, ensuring the asset lifecycle meets customer goals and budget.
  • Design and size solar PV systems, when necessary, review system layouts and site blueprints, review equipment/asset specifications, and perform engineering calculations, ensuring a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Consult on the selection of asset vendors and subcontractors, providing the Vendor Management team with technical and practical insight during the bid process.
  • Provide consultative engineering services to customers and utility partners, including preparation of technical reports and support with presentation material.
  • Coordinate timely and accurate handoff of data to and from multiple internal stakeholders on the Program Management, Commercial Solutions, Financial Solutions, Legal, and Delivery teams.
  • Support the project implementation and post-implementation process as needed, providing the Project Management, Construction, and Customer Experience teams with historical data and technical consultations as requested.
  • Represent Sparkfund and/or Sparkfund's partner in front of customers, facility managers, subcontractors, vendors, and other external parties, ensuring all groups have a positive and professional experience.
Requirements:
  • 3+ years of project development engineering experience in the clean energy, resilience, and/or energy efficiency space, including knowledge of project risks, key stakeholders, market incentives, and customer value propositions.
  • Technical expertise in solar panels, battery storage, and thermal storage – specifically commercial-scale and/or industrial-scale projects.
  • Experience with the utility, ESCO, energy management, or construction industries.
  • Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, LEED, Energy Star).
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts and topics effectively for non-technical audiences in written reports and documents and verbal presentations.
  • Experience managing multiple projects at one time, with a demonstrated ability to switch between contexts quickly and efficiently.
  • Skilled at making sound and defensible decisions with incomplete information.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term, trusting relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or related technical field.
  • Experience with rooftop, ground mount, and carport Solar PV design and installation.
  • Relevant professional certifications, such as NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS), PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification or similar.
  • Proficiency in solar energy modeling software (e.g., PV Watts, Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, Xendee) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel).
  • Competency in software and cloud-based information management tools, including Salesforce, GSuite, and other project management tools.
  • Dedication to what we're building at Sparkfund and a passion for combating climate change.
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation and stock option plans - we believe in shared ownership.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as disability and life insurance.
  • Flexible vacation policy and observance of all federal holidays.
  • 8 weeks gender-neutral paid leave for caregivers when they have a new addition to their families and an additional 4 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.
  • A one-time, work-from-home stipend to help cover any equipment, hardware, etc. you need to set up your remote office.
  • A monthly allowance of $100 to help cover phone and WiFi expenses.

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