Business Development Engineer – Renewable Energy

Guild Associates • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

Guild Associates is seeking a Business Development Engineer with a background in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering to join our Renewable Energy Business Unit. This role combines technical expertise with strategic business development skills to help identify, evaluate, and pursue new commercial opportunities in the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and R&D teams to drive growth and bring innovative technologies to market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with prior process experience; chemical engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in process engineering, technical sales, or business development; experience in renewable energy is a plus.
• Strong understanding of process systems, gas treatment, or renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in proposal writing, forecasting, and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel (~15–25%) for customer visits, conferences, and site support.

Nice To Haves

• experience in renewable energy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities within the renewable energy market, with an emphasis on biogas upgrading, renewable natural gas (RNG), and related process technologies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, emerging technologies, and potential partnerships.
• Support development and execution of the Renewable Energy Business Unit’s growth strategy.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and project scopes of work.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to develop accurate sales forecasts and pricing strategies.
• Deliver presentations and technical content for customer meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
• Track sales performance metrics and pipeline progress in coordination with the Business Director.
• Work closely with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into feasible technical solutions.
• Participate in the commercialization of new technologies, providing input on process design, scale-up, and field implementation.
• Contribute to other business units as needed in both business development and engineering capacities, leveraging technical knowledge to support company-wide growth.

Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a leading Renewable Energy business.
• Engage in projects that directly contribute to decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions.
• Collaborative company culture with room for professional growth and cross-departmental engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees