Development Engineer I

PowerFlex•New York, NY

2d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Engineer I will provide support to PowerFlex's Business Development team through the pre-construction engineering process. This individual will assist in the overall technical evaluation of Commercial & Industrial (“C&I”) solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects for successful execution by the Project Engineering and Project Management teams. This individual must exhibit good time management and organizational skills, as well as demonstrate the ability to collaborate across departments and externally. This individual will be self-starting, motivated, and passionate about the deployment of renewable energy. Occasional travel to client sites should be expected.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or equivalent experience required.
1+ years of related experience (preference for renewable energy)
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to communicate technical issues through clear summaries and presentations
Basic understanding of procedures and timelines of technical due diligence
Basic understanding of software tools such as Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVSyst, and Excel
Basic understanding of interconnection process and incentive structure
Ability to support forecasting utility and project costs
Ability to collaborate cross-departmentally and participate in meetings between various stakeholders
Good multi-tasking ability
Basic engineering skills
Basic understanding of technology options for utility interconnection requirements (relays, SCADA, rapid shutdown, DTT, transformers, service upgrades)
Basic knowledge of powered generators and control system communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, CAN, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Renewable Power Distribution Systems experience (Inverter based – Energy Storage & Solar) a plus
Power system modeling experience is a plus
Experience integrating with building management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Determine project feasibility of C&I solar PV, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging systems and communicate findings to Business Development team members and clients.
Assist in submitting interconnection applications and coordinating with utilities and external engineering partners throughout the review process to secure approval and Interconnection Agreements.
Analyze utility interconnection results, determine mitigation strategies, and provide costing support.
Research and understand interconnection processes, technical requirements and incentive structures across states and utilities nationally.
Support the request and review of proposals from external engineering and surveying partners.
Support organization by assisting with process improvements and quality assurance under the guidance of senior team members.
Provide engineering support during non-ministerial permitting activities and work with external engineering partners to submit application packages to AHJs.
Analyze site assessments such as rooftop structural reports, civil surveys, ALTA surveys, and geotechnical reports to make determinations on project design and cost impacts.
Help build rapport with external utility personnel by learning and understanding their changing requirements and the changing nature of the utility industry.
Perform site assessments alongside engineering partners that may require driving and possibly using ladders.
Collaborate with greater engineering team to stay updated on company and client best practices to ensure compliant project design for future construction.
Support evaluation of third-party designs and controls schemes.