Honeywell

Senior Project Development Engineer – Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency

Honeywell

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hamilton • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $162,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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%

Requirements

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

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Hard Skills & Tools
battery energy storage systemsenergy storageload managementenergy assessmentstechnical feasibility assessmentsfinancial modelingsystem sizingperformance metricsproject developmentenergy efficiency measures
Soft Skills
customer-facingcommunicationcollaborationtechnical translationproject managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitystakeholder engagementclear recommendationstime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseCertified Energy Manager (CEM)Project Management Professional (PMP)LEED accreditationEnergy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP)Certified Renewable Energy Professional (CREP)Energy Auditor certificationGrid-Connected PV System Installer certificationBattery Storage System Installer certification