Project Development Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a talented Project Development Engineer join our diverse team of professionals. We will consider qualified applicants in any US city where Wood has a presence.

The Project Development Engineer will support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects with a specific focus on project development and engineering. Whilst this role will have a particular focus on solar and energy storage project developments, it may also include involvement other clean energy or related technologies.

This role will play a key part in growing our Project Development & Engineering team who is supporting clean energy project developers across the Americas and will support both private and public clients. Our team is on the leading edge of innovative project designs, novel technology implementation, and new markets. Our clients include some of the largest players in the space, from multi-national Independent Power Producers to regionally-focused niche developers.

The principal responsibilities of this post include:

- Preparation of proposals for engineering and project development scopes.

- Supporting the delivery of renewable energy project development scopes for key clients in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements.

- Prepare and/or coordinate comprehensive technical deliverables including permit plan sets, site diligence reports, etc.

- Ensure compliance pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.

- Provide technical and logistical support to Wood and subcontractor field personnel

- Coordinate scopes using internal and / or subcontracted Wood discipline experts including but not limited to site survey and field work including geotechnical, ALTA, topo, biological, environmental, etc.

- Assist in the management of projects in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal technical staff, as well as subcontractors, in all phases of the execution and delivery of development requirements for renewable energy projects.

- Regularly and accurately reporting the status of projects to team management.

- Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company.

- Participation at occasional site visits and meetings in the USA.

- Ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks.

Skills / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related discipline; Master’s degree an asset.

- At least 2 years of experience supporting project development engineering.

- At least 2 years experience with project management-related activities, client relationship management, and interaction with regulatory agencies preferred.

- Business development skills with a proven track record of developing project opportunities and maintaining successful client relationships preferred; strong existing client relationships and professional contacts are highly desirable;

- Experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and technical staff required.

- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by Wood’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

- Demonstrated knowledge of project development and engineering activities for renewable energy projects.

- Excellent communication (written and spoken) in English, with the ability to engage and interface with various stakeholders.

- Must have the ability to prepare high quality, concise documents to convey project progress, status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

- Valid driving license for use within USA.

- Must be US Citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.