Project Development Engineer I

Willdan

Project Development Engineer delivering creative energy solutions as part of a dynamic team. Engaging in preliminary engineering, ASHRAE audits, and project management.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs preliminary and conceptual engineering tasks, including energy analysis and modeling
Conduct and support ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy audits
Support business development activities that lead to awarded contracts, including client relationship building, project positioning, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, and oral presentations
Manage Microsoft Project® for project scheduling and all related Project Development activities
Extract utility data from customer bills for energy modeling
Perform custom engineering calculations and energy modeling using eQuest and Trane Trace 3D®
Support implementation and commissioning teams by providing required information and data to successfully complete projects
Apply knowledge of mission-critical systems and terminology to build customer confidence during energy audits, client engagements, and Project Development
Participate in complex problem solving during energy audits, contributing unique and creative solutions
Support the timely delivery of project deliverables and adherence to development schedules
Research, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for use in future projects
Perform all duties in alignment with the Company’s vision, purpose, quality objectives, and established policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicable Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience
Additional project development, engineering, and energy-related professional certifications are a plus (e.g. LEED-AP, CEM, DBIA, etc.)
Two or more years of progressive project development or implementation experience
Strong initiative, and interpersonal communications skills required
Demonstrates engineering and analytical acumen to develop complex solutions and build credibility
Experience working on complex projects and interdisciplinary teams of professionals
Moderate regional travel required with the possibility of limited national travel
Ability to travel 30 – 50% of the time
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment
Ability to become proficient in energy modeling software, trend analysis reporting, L1 Energy Audit Report generation, CxAlloy software, and Functional Performance Testing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Career growth opportunities
Diverse project workload

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy analysisenergy modelingASHRAE Level I auditASHRAE Level II auditcustom engineering calculationsproject developmentcomplex problem solvingtrend analysis reportingFunctional Performance Testing

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationinitiativeanalytical acumencollaborationcustomer serviceprioritizationcreativitycredibilityadaptability

Certifications

LEED-APCEMDBIA