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United States (Remote with occasional travel)

Shape the Future of Commercial & Industrial Renewable Energy

Were partnering with an innovative, national leader in the renewable energy sector that develops, owns, and operates solar, battery storage, and integrated clean energy projects for commercial and industrial customers across the U.S. As they continue to accelerate growth, theyre seeking a

Development Engineer to drive the technical strategy and design of their rapidly expanding pipeline.

In this high-impact role, youll collaborate across development, engineering, and finance teams to advance projects from concept through construction, directly supporting the deployment of cutting-edge solar and energy storage solutions.

What Youll Do

• Evaluate project sites for feasibility, including preliminary system layouts, interconnection assessments, and technical due diligence.
• Conduct site visits, analyze constraints, and propose creative solutions to optimize system design and economics.
• Prepare conceptual and preliminary designs for commercial and industrial-scale solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop energy models, yield assessments, and equipment selections that meet financial targets.

Technical Documentation & Approvals

• Support the preparation of permit and interconnection applications, coordinating closely with utilities and AHJs.
• Develop technical scopes of work and assist in reviewing EPC bids and contracts.
• Work hand-in-hand with project developers, construction teams, and asset managers to transition projects from origination through COD.
• Interface with external stakeholders including landowners, utilities, and engineering partners.
• Stay current on industry trends, equipment advancements, and evolving code requirements to ensure project designs remain best-in-class.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in solar PV and/or energy storage design, engineering, or development.
• Proficiency with Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVsyst, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, interconnection processes, and permitting requirements for commercial-scale systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for renewable energy and driving the clean energy transition.

Whats in It for You

Competitive compensation package: Base salary + performance bonus

???? Robust benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match

Mission-driven team: Join an organization thats actively decarbonizing the built environment and accelerating clean energy adoption across the country.

Why This Role?

If youre looking to move beyond routine design work and make a tangible impact on how clean energy projects are developed, financed, and built, this is your chance. You'll have the autonomy to solve complex technical challenges while working alongside a collaborative team thats shaping the future of distributed energy in the U.S.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Design
• Industries Services for Renewable Energy

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