Senior Project Development Engineer – Distributed Energy Resources (DER) & Energy Efficiency jobs in United States
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Honeywell · 10 hours ago

Senior Project Development Engineer – Distributed Energy Resources (DER) & Energy Efficiency

Honeywell is a leading software-industrial company that focuses on addressing critical challenges around energy and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to lead the development of distributed energy resources and energy efficiency projects, primarily for Commercial, Utility, and Industrial customers.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of DER projects from early-stage concepts through pre-construction, with a focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and integrated energy solutions
Conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments for distributed energy resources, including energy storage, load management, and other energy measures
Perform energy assessments and site evaluations for C&I customers to identify optimization, resilience, and decarbonization opportunities
Act as a customer-facing technical lead, translating complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
Develop project scopes, conceptual designs, and high-level system configurations for DER solutions
Support financial modeling inputs by providing accurate technical assumptions, system sizing, and performance estimates
Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, sales, finance, legal, offering, sourcing and construction) to advance projects through development milestones
Coordinate with utilities, vendors, and technology providers on interconnection requirements, equipment selection, and system capabilities
Support permitting, interconnection applications, and incentive program participation as needed
Stay current on DER technologies, market trends, regulatory changes, and utility programs impacting project development
Travel up to 30%

Qualification

Distributed Energy Resources (DER)Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Energy Assessments & AuditsProject Development & Feasibility AnalysisRegulatory Compliance & Incentive Program KnowledgeCustomer Engagement & Technical ConsultingTechnical Documentation & Conceptual DesignCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, or related discipline)
Experience in distributed energy resources project development, including energy storage and energy efficiency measures
Hands-on experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects, including early-stage development and technical evaluation
5 plus years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers and performing energy assessments or audits and developing strong value propositions
Maximizing and Evaluation of Custom Incentive, Grants and Tax Credits to improve ROI on energy and infrastructure upgrade projects
Strong understanding of DER technologies, system sizing, and performance metrics
Ability to engage directly with customers and communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently
Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with utility interconnection processes and incentive programs
Familiarity with DER financial models, pro formas, PPA, EPC, and EAAS
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL) related to DER, energy storage and energy infrastructure upgrades
Experience working in customer-facing engineering or solutions development roles

Benefits

Employer-subsidized Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays

Company

Honeywell

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Honeywell is a technology and manufacturing company that produces products for the automation, aviation, and energy transition industries.

H1B Sponsorship

Honeywell has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11.4M
2009-10-27Grant· $11.4M
1985-09-27IPO

Leadership Team

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Jim Masso
President & CEO - Honeywell Process Solutions
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Vimal Kapur
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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