Associate Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

*This is a full-time, in-office position at our Boulder, CO headquarters. We are not offering remote or hybrid options for this role.

About Wunder

Wunder is building a Modern Energy Company.

We were founded with one simple vision: to address the greatest crisis of our generation by accelerating the deployment of solar energy. In doing so, we help businesses, municipalities, and schools save money by delivering clean on-site power. We convert simple warehouses into electrified industrial platforms built for the future. We enable the nation's leading commercial and industrial real estate firms to capture the benefits of solar across their properties. We align ESG goals with revenue targets, and the renewable energy assets we're deploying today will power America's tomorrow.

Wunder is actively developing hundreds of commercial solar projects across the country. Our team has evaluated more than 30,000 properties for solar across all 50 states to meet our customers where they are—which is everywhere! Our customers have a national footprint and so do we. Wunder's proprietary technology platform enables us to develop solar at scale, across a portfolio that includes everything from self-storage facilities and schools to data centers and industrial logistics facilities. Our average solar system—about 430 kilowatts in size—can offset 350,000 pounds of coal burned each year of system operation!

The Role

We have an amazing opportunity for a detail-oriented engineer to solve hard problems and push renewable energy forward. We're looking for someone who works quickly and efficiently, has an eye for detail, and isn't afraid of a challenge. Our project development team is rapidly acquiring commercial customers and developing solar across the country alongside our national network of solar partners, and we need your help!

Specifically, you'll be a key contributor to the in-house development engineering at Wunder, creating and reviewing designs and production models, interfacing with systems like Helioscope, AutoCAD, conducting site visits to gather design information, and more. This role is responsible for performing a host of duties on engineering deliverables and monitoring progress on design reviews and deadlines. You'll also be collaborating with the team on interconnection processes with utilities, permitting with AHJ's, and coordinating with subcontractors, and clients. Most importantly, you'll go beyond a traditional engineering role as you will also bring standardization into the untapped sub-megawatt commercial and industrial market by leveraging Wunder's industry-leading technology platform.

If you get excited about unlocking the untapped commercial and industrial market, joining a team designed for hyper-growth, and building an organization aimed at saving the world, then this is the role for you.

About You

• A Strong Foundation - You have 0–2+ years of experience designing solar systems or are a recent graduate with a solid foundation of career experience from a previous internship, part time, or full time role. This could be in Electrical Engineering, Solar Development, or anything that provided you with the tools and resources to be comfortable creating and reviewing design work and collaborating cross-functionally. EIT Certification or FE completion is a plus.

• You're a Collaborator - You're excited to collaborate on all things related to engineering and design of our solar projects, whether that's managing the relationships and the work of our subcontractors and our EPC partners, or rolling up your sleeves and designing in AutoCAD yourself. 

• You're Technical - You have a strong technical background and the ability to communicate complex technical topics to a less technical audience. You have experience in AutoCAD or computer-based drafting or are eager to learn.

• You're Detail Oriented - You know that the devil is in the details and you go the extra mile to ensure all your i's are dotted and t's are crossed. You are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once while not letting any balls drop.

• You Have a Team Ethos - You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced rapid-growth environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You're not just excited to work cross-functionally, you crave it.

• You're Flexible, a Quick Responder - The problem we're trying to solve as an organization is dynamic and each day brings fresh and exciting challenges. You can react quickly and efficiently when called upon to change or pivot.

• You Believe That No Problem is Too Hard - In an industry where people are constantly stuck, we find ways to get it done. You know how to articulate and roll out solutions, recognizing there are many solutions to the same problem. You find new and effective ways to streamline and create processes to increase efficiency.

• Located in Boulder or Denver, CO - Candidates must currently live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Boulder/Denver area.

Some Benefits To Look Forward To

Wunder provides one of the only tangible opportunities to truly save the planet - and that's hard work! Your job impacts nearly every facet of your life, so we provide an extensive compensation and benefits package to ensure Wunder has a positive impact on your life, both personally and professionally.

Salary & Equity

The salary range for this role is $65,000–$95,000 per year, plus equity in the form of stock options. Wunder determines the successful candidate's compensation package throughout the interview process based on experience and expertise, and the final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the interview process.

Benefits & PTO

Wunder truly cares about your happiness and well-being, so we strive to ensure our benefits offerings are of top quality. We offer the following benefits to all team members:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision insurance for all team members
• 50% employer-paid medical, dental & vision insurance for dependents
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance
• 401k Matching (50% match up to 4% of your base salary)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Dependent Care FSA
• Up to 14 weeks fully paid Parental Leave for childbearing parents; 6 weeks fully paid Parental Leave for non-childbearing parents
• 11 paid holidays & unlimited PTO

Culture

Wunder believes connecting with your team members is instrumental to job satisfaction and your ability to solve complex problems. You'll find our team taking coffee walks or solving problems at a whiteboard, while also cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, camping, and dining all over our mile-high home: Colorado. Here are some of the ways we facilitate a flexible yet cohesive work environment:

• A big, bright, modern office located in Downtown Boulder; in-office meals and a fully stocked kitchen
• Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion through company principles, programs, and events (see below for even more details)
• In-person & virtual events, team offsites, and company retreats
• Annual professional development budget and unlimited book budget
• And so much more!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Wunder is focused on providing a happy, productive workplace, and we're constantly improving it! We're committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all team members have an opportunity to contribute to the success of our mission. At Wunder, people are valued for their skills, experiences, and diverse perspectives, and we encourage all individuals to apply, even if they don't check every box in the 'About You' section above. 

Our commitment to equity is embodied in company policy, but it's also evident every day in how we conduct business and the internal initiatives and programs we provide for our team. Here are some of the ways we strive to ensure everyone feels welcome, safe and free to be themselves at Wunder:

• A holistic, actionable DEI learning strategy that enables all team members to advance inclusivity in a meaningful way
• Inclusive, objective recruiting processes and partnerships with diverse candidate pools & organizations
• Monthly Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), events and initiatives focused on inclusivity
• Equitable Compensation Principles that ensure every team member is paid fairly and equitably
• An environment that values feedback, active listening, flexibility and open communication