Project Development Engineer II

Willdan•Northern, KY

16h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Willdan is seeking an eager, energetic Project Development Engineer II passionate about the energy and sustainability industry. The role is part of a dynamic team delivering facility and energy solutions to clients. The selected candidate will join a growing organization invested in career growth, with a diverse project workload, and will be developed toward future leadership in the energy industry. The position applies engineering expertise to energy project development, including conceptual engineering, energy analysis and modeling, energy audits, business development support, project scheduling, and preparation of customer business cases. It also leads project teams and supports implementation and commissioning. The role requires comfort and knowledge in telecommunications and data center environments, as well as moderate regional travel with possible limited national travel, generally 30–50% of the time. Willdan Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested during the application and hiring process.

Requirements

Applicable bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
Five or more years of progressive project development or implementation experience.
Strong comfort and knowledge in telecommunications and data center environments.
Strong initiative and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with others.
Strong engineering and analytical acumen to develop complex solutions and build credibility.
Experience working on complex projects and interdisciplinary teams of professionals.
Ability to travel 30–50% of the time, including moderate regional travel and potentially limited national travel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.
Proficiency in energy modeling software, trend analysis reporting, L1 Energy Audit Report generation, CxAlloy software, and Functional Performance Testing.
Fluency in energy efficiency work in telecommunications and data center environments, including ability to quality-check team members’ work.

Nice To Haves

Additional project development, engineering, or energy-related professional certifications, such as LEED-AP, CEM, or DBIA.

Responsibilities

Perform and lead preliminary and conceptual engineering tasks, including energy analysis and modeling.
Conduct and lead ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy audits.
Support business development as a subject matter expert, including building client relationships, project positioning, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, and oral presentations.
Manage and maintain Microsoft Project for project scheduling and related Project Development activities.
Extract, analyze, and prepare utility data from customer bills for energy modeling and business case preparation.
Perform custom engineering calculations and energy modeling using eQuest or Trane Trace 3D, and quality-check energy models created by others.
Lead implementation and commissioning teams by providing the information and data required to complete projects successfully.
Apply subject matter expertise in mission-critical systems and terminology to build customer confidence during energy audits, client engagements, and Project Development.
Solve complex problems during energy audits and recommend creative solutions.
Lead a team in timely delivery of project deliverables and adherence to development schedules.
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies for future projects.
Perform duties in alignment with the Company’s vision, purpose, quality objectives, policies, and procedures.
Travel as required to meet job responsibilities.
Prioritize multiple projects and tasks, manage others, and delegate work to deliver high-quality project deliverables on time.
Collaborate with stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic growth environment.
Quality-check team members’ work.