Project Development Engineer I (PDE) (Microgrid / Power Distribution Equipment)

PowerSecure•Durham/Remote, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

In the position of Project Development Engineer, the primary responsibility is to serve as the technical resource contact for the DI sales team in the pre-sale development of opportunity scope, costing, and application while meeting client design intent. They will also remain involved with project post-sale as a system technical resource as part of the project management team. This position will be assigned to DI turn-key, equipment-only and one-off specialty project assignments. Position performance will focus on accurate and effective Project Development Engineering support resulting in well-defined and awarded projects.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an electrical consultant, application/development engineer or related industry position
Strong CAD skills are required.
Strong computer software skills
Electrical Engineering Skills will be subject to an assessment.
Ability to develop concept drawings sets (Electrical One-line Diagrams, Site Layouts, etc.)
Strong Commercial and Industrial Electrical power systems knowledge, application analysis and estimating skills
Reciprocating engine and power distribution equipment design knowledge required
Codes and Standards Interpretation and Application (NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEEE, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Renewable energy Distributed Energy Source (DER) experience a plus
Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
High attention to detail and process oriented
Excellent verbal, written, inter-personal communications and relationship skills
Power system modeling (fault, coordination, arc flash) in SKM a plus
Understanding of utility interconnect applications and management of the process.
Passion to contribute in a fast-growing corporate environment and leading edge Microgrid system design-build firm.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical resource contact for the DI sales team in the pre-sale development of opportunity scope, costing, and application while meeting client design intent.
Remain involved with project post-sale as a system technical resource as part of the project management team.
Be assigned to DI turn-key, equipment-only and one-off specialty project assignments.
Review of specifications, drawings, or customer requests to determine project scope, schedule, risk and all technical delivery requirements.
Assist and participate in new product offering discussions, maintain an awareness of industry product and technology trends for various product lines and applications.
Understand the PowerSecure product line and overall business models.
Be familiar with the sales process, strategic goals and project delivery requirements.
Be a technical liaison for the Sales team.
Work closely with sales staff, product engineering and manufacturing leads to ensure complete and shared project understanding.
Assist sales in the development of project scope, schedule, risk, and project information management.
Effective communication with internal team members for estimate/proposal development.
Participate as requested in company training events, applicable industry and product related training or certification classes and marketing – industry sector events.
Contribute in a fast-growing corporate environment and leading edge Microgrid system design-build firm.
Post-sale engineering project management.
Ability to balance multiple projects and documentation requirements effectively.
Effective prioritization and management of pre-sale and post-sale tasks within ERP system.
Ability to read and communicate in English.
Maintain a commitment to overall professional development.
Ability to develop and lead projects.
Ability to present and lead customer meetings.
Ability to specify and obtain accurate vendor quotes.