Origination Engineer

Madison Energy Infrastructure•Moorestown, NJ

8d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Origination Engineer is the technical engine behind MEI's proposals, designing photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage systems, running energy models, and providing the inputs that drive capital expenditure estimates. Working at the intersection of design, engineering, and commercial origination, this role translates site-level analysis into constructable, value-optimized designs that move deals forward. This person partners closely with Origination, Estimating, Project Engineering, and M&A to ensure every proposal is technically sound, clearly communicated, and positioned to win.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Civil, and Energy Engineering backgrounds have also been successful in this role), or equivalent education and experience
1–3 years of experience designing solar and battery systems, or similar design experience using AutoCAD
Proficiency with AutoCAD and PVSyst (or similar energy modeling software)
Fundamental knowledge of electrical systems and circuitry; understanding of how photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage systems are designed and constructed
Ability to clearly communicate design concepts, project risks, and technical ideas to both technical and non-technical colleagues — in conversation and on paper
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

Create solar PV and BESS designs using AutoCAD, Helioscope, and other design software; assess equipment placement, optimal row spacing, orientation, and site accessibility based on desktop analysis, industry standards, and past experience
Run energy modeling simulations, including 3D renderings of PV systems and surrounding objects, to model shading and validate system performance assumptions
Select major equipment for each site and evaluate new equipment entering the market to inform design decisions and maintain competitive positioning
Identify value engineering opportunities within designs and collaborate with Origination and Estimating to quantify and capture savings
Partner with the Origination team to integrate design details, project risks, and construction approaches into customer-facing proposals
Create design packages for handover to the Project Engineering team as projects reach exclusivity; ensure documentation is complete and constructable
Support the Mergers & Acquisitions team by reviewing site due diligence, preliminary designs, and permit-level plans from other developers
Work closely with Origination, Development, Estimating, Commercial Analysis, Project Engineering, Project Managers, M&A, and QA/QC to ensure proposal design packages are efficiently laid out and constructable