Koch Engineered Solutions
Senior Project Development Engineer
Koch Engineered Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Project Development Engineer
DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm and Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Senior Project Development Engineer. This role will be based out of either the Bedminster, NJ, Scottsdale, AZ or Houston, TX offices. Remote opportunity may be considered.
Responsibilities
Lead technical development and optimization for proposals, producing design packages informed by substantiated value engineering choices to goal‑seek for lowest LCOE or highest ATIRR, supporting customer goals and strategy.
Direct site plan creation and client approval processes prior to project turnover to the Operations Team.
Own the development of site‑specific design parameters, non‑standard item evaluation, and P(50) energy production estimates using industry‑standard tools (e.g., PVSyst).
Serve as technical subject‑matter expert during bid cycles, RFP responses, RFIs, and due diligence.
Review and interpret technical documents, site layouts, and one‑line diagrams to identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with Business Development to prepare turnkey deliverables, including site plans, energy models, and proposal inclusions/exclusions.
Provide sensitivity analysis around technologies and design decisions, incorporating cost‑benefit modeling and production trade‑offs.
Ensure seamless project transition by preparing risk and opportunity registries that support efficient execution handoff.
Present optimized technical solutions to clients, clearly articulating performance benefits and bottom‑line impact.
Support design updates based on as‑built conditions in partnership with Project Operations and Engineering teams.
Stay ahead of the curve through participation in industry conferences focused on PV, energy storage, and repowering technologies.
Qualifications
Proven track record in utility‑scale PV and/or BESS design.
Experience in proposal development and/or early‑stage project design.
Experience in a customer‑facing role presenting information on behalf of the business.
Proficiency in interpreting and producing technical drawings: major equipment layouts, one‑lines, site plans.
Experience working in a cross‑functional team.
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
What Will Put You Ahead
ABET‑accredited Engineering degree.
Familiarity with financial modeling and understanding of energy project cash flows.
Advanced use of modeling software (PVSyst, AutoCAD) and programming tools (Excel macros, Python).
Comprehension of scope of work documents, proposal requirements, and EPC contracting models.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT working toward licensure.
Compensation range: $115 k–$140 k per year + variable pay.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation time, educational assistance, and more, with eligibility criteria set by the applicable plan and policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.
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Responsibilities
Lead technical development and optimization for proposals, producing design packages informed by substantiated value engineering choices to goal‑seek for lowest LCOE or highest ATIRR, supporting customer goals and strategy.
Direct site plan creation and client approval processes prior to project turnover to the Operations Team.
Own the development of site‑specific design parameters, non‑standard item evaluation, and P(50) energy production estimates using industry‑standard tools (e.g., PVSyst).
Serve as technical subject‑matter expert during bid cycles, RFP responses, RFIs, and due diligence.
Review and interpret technical documents, site layouts, and one‑line diagrams to identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with Business Development to prepare turnkey deliverables, including site plans, energy models, and proposal inclusions/exclusions.
Provide sensitivity analysis around technologies and design decisions, incorporating cost‑benefit modeling and production trade‑offs.
Ensure seamless project transition by preparing risk and opportunity registries that support efficient execution handoff.
Present optimized technical solutions to clients, clearly articulating performance benefits and bottom‑line impact.
Support design updates based on as‑built conditions in partnership with Project Operations and Engineering teams.
Stay ahead of the curve through participation in industry conferences focused on PV, energy storage, and repowering technologies.
Qualifications
Proven track record in utility‑scale PV and/or BESS design.
Experience in proposal development and/or early‑stage project design.
Experience in a customer‑facing role presenting information on behalf of the business.
Proficiency in interpreting and producing technical drawings: major equipment layouts, one‑lines, site plans.
Experience working in a cross‑functional team.
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
What Will Put You Ahead
ABET‑accredited Engineering degree.
Familiarity with financial modeling and understanding of energy project cash flows.
Advanced use of modeling software (PVSyst, AutoCAD) and programming tools (Excel macros, Python).
Comprehension of scope of work documents, proposal requirements, and EPC contracting models.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT working toward licensure.
Compensation range: $115 k–$140 k per year + variable pay.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation time, educational assistance, and more, with eligibility criteria set by the applicable plan and policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.
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