Sr. Development Engineer

The Juno Group, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    We are looking for a Sr. Development Engineer to support utility-scale solar and energy storage projects through technical due diligence, system design, energy production modeling, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS), strong PVsyst modeling skills, and a background in renewable energy project development.

    Job Title:         Sr. Development Engineer
    Location:         Houston, TX (onsite)
    Job Type:        Permanent / Direct Hire

    Responsibilities
    • Evaluate potential project sites for technical feasibility, design constraints, and development risks
    • Prepare preliminary system layouts and engineering assessments for solar and energy storage projects
    • Develop energy generation forecasts and analyze actual system performance
    • Assess site conditions, terrain, shading, and other factors affecting energy output
    • Recommend design improvements to enhance system efficiency and project economics
    • Support project planning, acquisition evaluations, and early-stage engineering activities
    • Develop technical documentation and engineering requirements for contractor selection and project execution
    • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules
    • Review engineering submissions and follow up on outstanding technical questions
    • Research new technologies and contribute to improvements in engineering practices and project delivery

    Requirements

    • Education – Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, or a related technical field
    • Solar Engineering – 5+ years of experience in utility-scale solar development, engineering consulting, system design, or renewable energy performance analysis; hands-on experience evaluating solar PV systems and battery energy storage projects, including design reviews and energy yield assessments; strong understanding of system optimization, site assessment, shading analysis, and solar project economics
    • Energy Modeling – Strong experience with PVsyst for energy production forecasting and performance analysis
    • Solar Design Tools – Familiarity with HelioScope, PVcase, PlantPredict, SIFT, or AutoCAD preferred
    • Project Experience – Exposure to project development, technical due diligence, contractor coordination, or engineering procurement processes preferred
    • Communication – Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences
    • Computer Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
    • Work Style – Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments while working with diverse teams
    • Travel – Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, including remote locations, as needed

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Due Diligenceunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Energy Modelingunmatched
    • Engineering Consultingunmatched
    • Environmental Designunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Modelingunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Physicsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Project Evaluationunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Shadingunmatched
    • Site Evaluationunmatched
    • Solar Engineeringunmatched
    • Solar Powerunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Researchunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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