Project Development Engineer

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. They are seeking a proactive and technically adept Project Development Engineer to support the front-end development of energy services projects, evaluate project opportunities, and design innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Project Feasibility & Concept Development: Evaluate client requirements and site-specific conditions to develop preliminary technical concepts. Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and data analysis for potential projects. Support techno-economic modeling and risk assessments of proposed solutions. Perform onsite audits of mechanical and electrical system equipment
• Technical Solution Engineering: Develop conceptual and schematic designs for energy conservation measures. Create engineering scopes of work, system layouts, equipment specifications, and preliminary P&IDs. Coordinate with engineering partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders for design input and validation
• Proposal & Commercial Support: Support the proposal team by contributing technical content, cost estimates, and equipment selection for RFPs and client proposals. Interface with vendors and intercompany divisions to obtain technical and budgetary quotations. Assist in evaluating project economics including CAPEX, OPEX, and ROI analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Work closely with sales, business development, and project execution teams to align solutions with client expectations and company capabilities. Participate in client meetings and presentations to explain engineering approaches and value propositions. Ensure compliance with permitting, regulatory, and environmental considerations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering preferred
• Technical degree in HVAC Technology with advanced experience
• 3-8 years of experience in energy project development and/or mechanical or electrical design
• Experience in mechanical and electrical system construction projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other design software is a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and technical report writing
• Field experience with upstream or midstream energy infrastructure
• Knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, BAS, and General Construction