As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $143,100 to $159,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
This is a remote position based in the Mid-Atlantic US. Up to 60% travel is required, to support projects concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region. Candidates must reside in the territory to best support client site visits and other travel expectations. Additionally, occasional travel to the Warrendale, PA office and other Constellation offices will be required, for in-person meetings and collaboration, as requested by leadership.
Our ideal candidate will reside in the Maryland / D.C. / Virginia area, in order to best accommodate regular travel needs.
The Principal Development Engineer is responsible for autonomous development of Infrastructure Renewal and Building Upgrade & Improvement projects, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The Principal Development Engineer leads the identification and development of viable energy services and energy asset projects within the C&I and Federal spaces. Projects may be initiated by the sales force or developed independently. Provides technical and financial analysis of energy conservation measures and energy supply for projects under consideration. Acts as liaison between the Sales and Project Management teams. Actively support sales efforts to secure new customers by building business relationships and providing technical expertise throughout sales and construction phases.
- Evaluates energy saving opportunities at customer facilities by conducting ASHRAE level I, II & III energy audits and preparing written technical proposals identifying potential energy conservation measures.
- Employs technical expertise to develop preliminary designs and estimates of cost and energy saving opportunities at customer's facilities.
- Provides technical and implementation recommendations for potential energy conservation measures to the customer.
- Supports sales team in developing and presenting energy savings proposals to customers.
- Provides periodic status reports to management on project status and/or performance.
- Coordinates project handoff to project management teams and ensures understanding of project scope and customer expectations.
- Implements company project control processes for projects in accordance with established cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and encouraging safe work behaviors.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or comparable discipline)
- 8-years work experience consulting engineering, design-build, energy services fields
- Demonstrated ability to develop complex energy conservation projects, including leading the evaluation and design of energy conservation measures and contributing through full project lifecycles
- Detailed knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), building automation, electrical systems, and process related systems in commercial, industrial, governmental, hospital, laboratory buildings, and data centers
- Knowledgeable of the steps required for project commissioning
- Experience in the development of customer proposals, vendor agreements, and subcontracts
- Demonstrated high-level technical writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal, presentations and communication skills, including verbal and written
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to government facilities
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or LEED Accreditation
- Ability to perform load calculations and energy analyses using industry-standard modeling software, including EnergyPlus, eQuest, Trane Trace 3D, and solar PV evaluation tools such as Helioscope
- Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD
- Experience developing energy conservation programs for the Federal Government through Super ESPC and/or Area-wide contract vehicles and with FEMP/IPMVP Measurement and Verification guidelines and protocols
- Experience in developing energy conservation projects involving solar PV and other renewable energy technologies, battery storge (BESS), data centers, large prime movers such as combustion turbines, biomass, and landfill gas facilities