McKinstry · 5 hours ago
Senior Solar Project Development Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $143K/yr
12+ years expMcKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Senior Solar Project Development Engineer will mentor and manage direct reports while leading energy and retrofit development projects, focusing on viable applications of Solar & Energy Storage.
ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Demonstrates subject matter leadership in Solar and Energy Storage by staying on the forefront of the technology and working closely with others to deploy knowledge to other departments within the company such as project development, project management, sales and estimating, etc
Collaborates with, plans for, schedules, supervises, delegates, and provides feedback to members of energy engineering team
Trains and mentors energy engineering staff
Coordinates equipment selections with energy engineering team
Coordinates with Program Managers to develop the scope of work
Assists in planning and leading training sessions for design staff
Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures
Generate Solar and Energy storage conceptual designs that meet client needs
Determine potential performance enhancements and provide specific recommendations to eliminate system malfunction
Provide detailed systems analysis of complex systems
Perform energy calculations, existing building baselining/logging, and identify opportunities to deploy renewable energy
Develop strategies, goals and objectives specific to project execution
Support other Energy Engineer’s and Project Energy Engineer’s in determining the right technical approach for evaluating complex renewable energy solutions
Encourage and facilitate innovation amongst the broader team in identifying renewable energy solutions
Work with the Program Manager and Project Director to establish budgets for the investment grade audit phase
Facilitate and structure Project Risk Reviews for Energy Calculations prior to presenting ROM or Final savings
Work closely with the Performance Assurance Specialist in developing the Measurement and Verification Process and Protocols to be used for performance validation
Establish Key Performance Indicators, and Key factors to be used in the Measurement and Verification Phase
Develop new methods for improving energy calculation templates to increase efficiency and accuracy
Retrofit projects that target the existing mechanical system problems and improve comfort, maintainability, reliability and system longevity
Develop practical solutions based on sound engineering design principals
Work with the Business Development and Program Management staff to establish tactical solutions and strategic sales approach for project proposals
Collaborates with national Renewable Energy platform and maintains design best practices including: Design Standards, Standardized Details and Standardized Materials processes
Prepare presentations to clients to convey technical information on findings, recommendations and solutions
Communicate with local utility representatives to assist in facilitation of utility applications, interconnection, rebates, and incentives
Provide sales support in meetings
Facilitate Peer to Peer outreach for relevant region
Act as the lead on communicating technical standards and process improvement on a local and regional level
Support the Energy Auditor, Energy Engineer, and Project Energy Engineer on technical decisions and processes
Work with Project Director, Program Manager, and Business Development Staff on resource planning and allocation
Participate in project ETC’s and financial reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio required
Must be familiar with industry standard calculation methods including, but not limited to, industry standard modeling programs, shade calculations, soiling calculations, snow soiling calculations
Thorough understanding of ESPC Contracting
Maintain good understanding of pertinent building and energy codes including National Electric Code, International Fire Code, International Building Code
Maintain good understanding of incentive programs and processes
12+ years' experience with Professional Engineer license or 16+ years' experience without certification, at least eight (8) years must be Solar and/or Energy Storage Engineering experience
Preferred
Working knowledge of SharePoint
2-7 years of solar or electrical design experience
NABCEP registration
LEED AP registration a plus
Certified Energy Manger (CEM) certification a plus
Master's degree in Renewable Energy and/or Energy specialization a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Transgender inclusive benefits
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
“Building Good” paid community service time
Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
Company
McKinstry
McKinstry is an engineering company specializing in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.77M2015-04-23Seed· $0.53M
2013-07-16Seed· $0.24M
Leadership Team
Ash Awad
Chief Market Officer
Recent News
2025-08-31
2025-04-28
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