Project Development Engineer

Project Development Engineer

DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm and Koch Engineered Solutions company, is hiring a Project Development Engineer. This role will ideally be based out of the Bedminster, NJ office, but we are open to considering candidates who could be based out of our offices in either Houston, TX and Scottsdale, AZ.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Project Development Engineering (PDE) team as we scale to support increasing renewable energy projects. You will partner closely with Business Development and Engineering teams to support early-stage project design, technical diligence, and proposal development for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.

We are seeking candidates who bring foundational engineering knowledge and an interest in renewable energy. This role is intentionally scoped to consider a range of experience levels, enabling us to identify individuals who can quickly contribute and grow within the team.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship or transfer.

The Project Development Engineering team partners directly with Business Development to support project wins and drive growth. The team is expanding to support increasing renewable energy opportunities, including solar (PV), battery energy storage (BESS), and repowering solutions.

You will join a team that includes both experienced engineers and newly onboarded talent, creating an environment focused on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and development. This role will play a key part in supporting team capacity as demand continues to grow.

What You Will Do

• Support early-stage engineering activities for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects
• Develop preliminary PV and BESS system designs in collaboration with senior engineers
• Prepare, review or maintain technical documentation, including site layouts, one-line diagrams, energy models, bill of materials, and project contracts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, and Operations teams to gather project data and support proposals
• Contribute to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) development, including successful transition to Project Execution teams
• Identify and communicate technical risks and opportunities during early project development phases
• Learn and apply industry tools such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, PVFARM, ArcGIS, and related modeling software
• Travel up to approximately 25% for site visits, client meetings, or team coordination as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience or education in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Experience working in cross-functional or collaborative team environments
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer
• Valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to renewable energy, power systems, or utility-scale projects through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• Experience or familiarity with solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy modeling or design tools (e.g., PVSyst, AutoCAD, Excel-based modeling) and programming or data analysis tools (like Excel (including macros) or Python).
• Experience with interpreting technical drawings such as site layouts, equipment schematics, one-line diagrams, or contract documentation through coursework, internships, or project work.
• Engineering certifications, such as Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineering certification
• Prior experience supporting proposals, RFIs, RFPs, or early-stage engineering work

For this role, we anticipate paying $95,000 – $125,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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.

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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.

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