Principal Development Engineer

Sustainability

PrincipalDevelopmentEngineer

$112–168k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Principal Development Engineer at Principal Development Engineer. Skills: building systems, energy modeling, project development, financial analysis. Lead engineering tasks. Lead process tasks”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve department and project objectives; achieve business goals; support closing bundled Sustainability Infrastructure projects; quantify project cost / project savings or other customer benefits; ensure project scope and objectives are understood; ensure timeline is understood; ensure customer requirements are understood

Industry & Context.

Sustainability
Problems you'll solve

high level analysis; analytical capabilities; analysis and assessment of facility systems; risk analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 30%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, ten years experience in designing / selling building systems, HVAC, energy modeling, construction, or facility management, CEM Certification required, Demonstrated vertical market expertise required, Possesses analytical capabilities, ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects, Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility systems, Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer, acts ethically, Solid computer skills, Demonstrated ability to review contract and subcontract schedules

Nice to Have

Experience in performing building modeling preferred, P. E., LEED AP preferred, Function-specific licenses or certifications preferred, Professional Engineering license for engineering-related roles

What You'll Do.

Lead engineering tasks

Promote project quality

Support solution design

Support detailed development

Establish customer partnership

Lead Development Engineer personnel

Improve project development processes

Conduct research for technology applications

Provide technical support to Sales team

Provide process support to Sales team

Provide financial support to Sales team

Develop customer business case

Lead data collection efforts

Lead auditing efforts

Lead modeling efforts

Lead detailed development of projects

Validate solution design assumptions

Build development budget

Build development schedule

Develop project estimate

Develop scope of work

Assist in preparing proposals

Assist in customer communication

Lead cross-functional teams

Perform engineering analysis

Perform financial analysis

Assist in benchmarking

Lead customer baseline development

Provide peer reviews of design

Lead project risk reviews

Lead contract reviews

Provide risk analysis

Present to technical buyer

Assist in presentations to economic buyers

Participate in transition meetings

Create and manage budgets

Create and manage timelines

Create and manage quality

Utilize document management tools

Maintain high quality work flow

Develop supplier relationships

Develop vendor relationships

Maintain customer relationships

Remain current with standards

Remain current with practices

Provide post-contract design review support

Participate in professional organizations

Maintain professional certifications

Maintain professional licenses

Promote safety policies

Adhere to safety policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Participates as a leader of the Development Team; Supports the team in achieving business goals; Leads cross-functional teams; Works with operations team; Works with outside partners; Works effectively with others; Focus on the customer

Communication Scope

excellent written communication skills; excellent verbal communication skills; customer-facing situations

Process & Methodology

Manage budgets, Manage timelines, Manage quality, Manage tasks associated with development of projects, Manage project schedules

Full Job Description

**What you will do** Under general direction, participates as a leader of the Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on large projects. Leads engineering, process, or financial tasks during both preliminary & detailed development phases of projects. Supports the team in achieving business goals by following the Solutions Playbook and Best Business Practices methodology. Performs high level analysis, promotes project quality and innovative scope to support closing bundled Sustainability Infrastructure projects. Supports engineering, process, or financial tasks during solution design or during detailed development on large complex projects. Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects. Leads and mentors Development Engineer personnel. Conducts all activities with the highest of Professional and Ethical standards. Additional Duties will include improving project development processes, conducting appropriate research for unique technology applications and innovative solutions. **How you will do it** 1\. Provides technical, process or financial support to the Sales team during the design process. Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution. 2\. Leads preliminary data collection, auditing, and modeling efforts for assigned opportunities. Leads or supports detailed development of projects. Validates assumptions made during solution design. Builds a detailed development budget and schedule. Works with operations team and outside partners to develop project estimate and scope of work, as well as energy savings and financial models (ROI). Assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents. Utilizes specialized functional expertise as a development team member. 3\. Understands the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in customer solutions. Devises multiple offerings to meet specific program requirements as identified by the Solutions

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