Project Development Engineer

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Project Development Engineer responsible for engineering and technical aspects of renewable energy projects. Collaborating with teams to optimize projects for execution and maintain quality standards.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts desktop site assessments to inform project capacity and energy in addition to engineering and constructability risks
Prepares or manages preparation of preliminary site layouts
Provides energy prediction reports in coordination with the performance team
Works with the engineering team to assess and anticipate engineering deliverable needs including site surveys, geotechnical reports, hydrology reports, conceptual grading and drainage plans, and preliminary collection, substation, civil, and structural designs.
Provides engineering/technical input to permitting, power purchase agreements, interconnect agreements, financial modeling, and other project development aspects
Prepares engineering quantities and information for project budgets and schedules
Represents LRE in development, permitting and origination meetings on engineering and technical issues, including meetings with the public and regulatory authorities
Leads multiple projects simultaneously; manages competing priorities and overcomes obstacles to successfully meet submittal dates
Gathers engineering scopes, exhibits, and site design criteria for the creation of RFPs
Reviews designs and calculations for quality control, performance optimization, and cost reduction opportunities
Meets with external consultants and contractors to discuss design options, address concerns, and support contract negotiations.
Conducts site visits for site evaluations
Assists in the creation and review of site constraints maps
Works directly with the procurement and performance team to stay current on wind turbine, solar module, solar inverter, and energy storage technology, offerings, and suppliers
Contributes to engineering standard creation
Coordinates with subject matter experts to identify long lead procurement items needed to support project schedules
Maintains accurate project documentation and keeps stakeholders informed of project progress
Transfers engineering knowledge and risks of assigned projects to the project engineer on the execution team during the pre-construction phase.
Help train junior level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree
3-6 years of relevant technical experience; renewable power generation preferred.
Ability to learn quickly
Familiarity with some of the following: AutoCAD, PVsyst, PlantPredict, Openwind, and other automated layout/optimization tools.
Understanding of project development and permitting processes
Basic knowledge of project commercial issues and project financial analysis
Strong project management skills
Proficient knowledge of engineering economics and optimization process
Organized with the ability to simultaneously oversee multiple development projects
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
Prior experience in the renewable energy industry.
Desirable project experience to include project development and permitting, conceptual and detailed design, project engineering management, scope preparation, scheduling, cost estimating, procurement, and contracts.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings and other common specifications
Can lead projects with minimal supervision
Knowing when to elevate issues
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of time

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringproject managementenergy predictionsite assessmentsengineering economicscost estimatingschedulingtechnical documentationdesign optimizationpermitting processes

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to manage prioritiesability to learn quicklyleadershipcommunication skillsproblem-solvingability to oversee multiple projectsability to interact effectivelyability to elevate issues

Certifications

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degreevalid driver's license