Project Development Engineer

Position Summary DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm in the Koch Engineered Solutions group, is hiring a Project Development Engineer. The role is based in the Bedminster, NJ office, with consideration for candidates in Houston, TX or Scottsdale, AZ. It supports early‑stage project design, technical diligence, and proposal development for utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Responsibilities 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, and 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 RFPs and 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. 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. Exposure to renewable energy, power systems, or utility‑scale projects through coursework, internships, or professional experience. Experience with solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy modeling or design tools (PVSyst, AutoCAD, Excel‑based modeling) and programming or data analysis tools (Excel macros or Python). Experience interpreting technical drawings such as site layouts, equipment schematics, one‑line diagrams, or contract documentation. 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. Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $95,000 – $125,000 per year, plus variable pay in the form of a monetary bonus or other form. Eligible for a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and additional benefits such as infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility depends on location and summary plan descriptions. Equal opportunity employer; we are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Employment offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. The employer uses E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr