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Koch · 5 hours ago

Senior Project Development Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

Koch is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, and they are seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer. This role will involve driving the development of optimized solar project designs, guiding early-stage project engineering, and supporting the bid-to-contract lifecycle.

ElectronicsEnergyFarmingOil and Gas

No H1B

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

Qualification

Utility-scale PV designBattery Energy Storage designProposal developmentTechnical drawing interpretationFinancial modelingModeling software PVSystModeling software AutoCADProgramming tools Excel macrosProgramming tools PythonCustomer-facing experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseCross-functional teamwork

Required

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 US Driver's License