Project Development Engineer II

We are looking for an eager and energetic Project Development Engineer II that is passionate about the energy and sustainability industry. This individual will be a part of a dynamic team, delivering creative facility and energy solutions to our clients. The selected candidate will become a part of a growing organization that is invested in your career growth, with competitive benefits and a diverse project workload. This individual will be shaped to become the next leader in the energy industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fluent understanding of mechanical systems and programming sequences, airflow distribution and Building Management Systems. Perform and lead preliminary and conceptual engineering tasks, including energy analysis and modeling. Conduct and lead ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy audits. Support business development activities as a subject matter expert that lead to awarded contracts, including client relationship building, project positioning, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, and oral presentations. Manage and maintain Microsoft Project® for project scheduling and all related Project Development activities. Extract, analyze, and prepare utility data from customer bills for energy modeling and business case preparation. Perform custom engineering calculations and energy modeling using eQuest or Trane Trace 3D® and quality check energy models created by others. Lead implementation and commissioning teams by providing required information and data to successfully complete projects. Apply subject matter expert knowledge of mission-critical systems and terminology to build customer confidence during energy audits, client engagements, and Project Development. Solve complex problems during energy audits, recommending unique and creative solutions. Lead a team in the timely delivery of project deliverables and adherence to development schedules. Research, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for use in future projects. Perform all duties in alignment with the Company’s vision, purpose, quality objectives, and established policies and procedures. Travel is a required component of this role and will be necessary to meet job responsibilities. Job Requirements / Qualifications Demonstrates a strong level of comfort and knowledge in telecom and Data Center environments. Applicable Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a minimum of 8 years’ experience is required. Additional project development, engineering, and energy related professional certifications are a plus (e.g. LEED-AP, CEM, DBIA, etc.) Five or more years of progressive project development or implementation experience. Strong initiative, and interpersonal communications skills required and ability to collaborate with others. Demonstrates strong engineering and analytical acumen to develop complex solutions and build credibility. Experience working on complex projects and interdisciplinary teams of professionals. Moderate regional travel required with possibility of limited national travel. Ability to travel 30 – 50% of the time. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables, including managing others and delegating tasks to complete projects on time. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment. Proficiency in energy modeling software, trend analysis reporting, L1 Energy Audit Report generation, CxAlloy software, and Functional Performance Testing. Fluent in the energy efficiency field working in telecom and data center environments with the ability to quality check team members’ work. EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Willdan Energy Solutions participates in E-Verify.