Senior Project Development Engineer
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Functional Expertise
Countries, Regions
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job Description
Senior Project Development Engineer
Leap29 are seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to support the development of renewable energy projects, spanning from site identification to financial closing and construction. This role focuses on managing the conceptual design of utility-scale wind and solar power plants, as well as BESS facilities. The Senior Project Development Engineer will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate potential project sites and provide technical support throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of technical studies for early-stage project sites, including:
o Partnering with the development team to identify technical and buildability risks during prospecting
o Conducting desktop evaluations of geotechnical, hydrological, seismic, and topographic constraints to assess project feasibility
o Designing conceptual layouts to ensure an economically viable project that meets the target capacity
o Supporting developers and conducting site visits to evaluate constructability
• Manage engineering and design activities for mid-stage and late-stage projects, including:
o Leading and coordinating preliminary designs, collection systems, substations, transmission, electrical, and civil design bases for wind, solar, and BESS projects
o Optimizing designs and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement
o Managing third-party engineering consultants and collaborating with both internal and external teams to support project development while considering technical specifications and lessons learned
o Ensuring designs meet permitting requirements by working closely with development and permitting teams
o Supporting technical bid packages, including specifications, design guidelines, and bid evaluations
o Keeping up-to-date with industry technology trends and OEM developments for major equipment
o Contributing to the development and maintenance of multidisciplinary design standards for project infrastructure
o Collaborating with O&M and Asset Management teams to support operations, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as needed
• Act as a technical interface for a cross-functional group that includes finance, engineering, GIS, real estate, permitting, transmission/interconnection, and revenue contract origination teams
• Willingness to travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy engineering (PV, BESS, Wind), with a preference for wind experience
• Experience in early-stage/pre-construction design and oversight of utility-scale project engineering
• Knowledge of the construction phase is a plus
• Proficiency with design and siting software, such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PVcase, PVSyst, and other design tools
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your Resume through to Rob Byrom.
