About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Developer Contractor based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Site Audits and Field Assessments: conduct site audits and jobsite walkthroughs at operational data centers; collect equipment nameplate information, field measurements, and operating conditions
- Engineering Documentation and Quality Assurance: review field findings for accuracy and completeness
- Energy Engineering and Savings Analysis: independently calculate and validate projected energy savings, evaluate potential retrofit opportunities, and prioritize projects
- Building Systems and Operational Analysis: analyze building automation system (BAS) trend logs, equipment performance, and operational data
- Technical Methodologies and Process Improvement: develop and improve engineering calculation methods, technical assumptions, and standardized procedures
- Cost Estimation and Vendor Coordination: prepare preliminary and detailed project cost estimates; request, evaluate, and consolidate vendor quotations and subcontractor pricing
- Financial and Investment Analysis: develop payback calculations, return on investment (ROI) assessments, and lifecycle cost analyses
- Proposal Development: write technical narratives and scopes of work for client proposals
- Client Presentations and Project Reporting: translate engineering findings into clear, professional, client-facing recommendations
- Client Relationship Management: serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with internal technical teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients
- Professional Growth and Leadership: contribute to the development of project delivery practices
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Five to seven years of relevant experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, energy engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated experience conducting jobsite visits, technical audits, or field assessments independently and with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
- Proven ability to perform energy savings calculations, develop engineering assumptions, evaluate retrofit opportunities, and validate technical findings
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including engineering calculations, financial modeling, cost estimation, and analytical reporting
- Experience preparing project budgets, reviewing vendor and subcontractor quotations, and conducting payback, ROI, or lifecycle cost analyses
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple project activities
- Ability to work independently in active mechanical and electrical environments, including operational data center facilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Preferred qualifications: experience with building automation and controls systems; a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification; experience with mission-critical facilities or data center infrastructure projects
- Willingness to travel domestically for site assessments and client needs, potentially up to 30% of the time
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States