Senior Development Engineer

Jupiter Power•Chicago, IL

8d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Jupiter currently has approximately 2200 megawatt-hours in construction or operation and is developing approximately 14 GW of projects over 2025-2030. Jupiter seeks to hire a highly motivated and experienced professional as a Senior Development Engineer in the EPC Department. The Senior Development Engineer will support the technical evaluation, design, and execution of utility-scale energy storage projects throughout North America. Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of the business and take on additional responsibilities within Jupiter’s dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.

Requirements

+2 years in the energy industry, preferably working with the development and operation of new facilities
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, preferable Civil and Electrical
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interests and backgrounds
Proficient in navigating AutoCAD
Willingness to travel, as needed, to support development, conferences and training

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business, management, or engineering
Renewable energy experience
Civil or Electrical engineering field
Civil 3D AutoCAD experience

Responsibilities

Negotiate design and engineering standards with external counterparties
Coordinate with different teams (e.g., development, origination, construction) to ensure alignment with project goals
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Serve as liaison between project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams
Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts or issues promptly
Own relationship with third party engineers of record; review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages, and ensure compliance with Jupiter’s technical specifications
Conduct development site visits to support site constructability evaluation, landowner meetings, permitting hearings, and community outreach events
Participate in on-site meetings involving counterparties and local government bodies such as planning commissions, fire departments, and others as needed
Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows
Apply lessons learned from completed projects to improve future project outcomes
Create single-line diagrams and project general layouts for various departments and projects with the use of AutoCAD
Understanding the capabilities and technical specifications of the equipment used in project designs
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a passion for public speaking and community engagement
Lead junior engineers via best design principles and professional growth
Proven ability to manage many projects from the early phases of the permitting process to pre-construction