Development Engineer - Data Centers

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is a consulting and engineering firm focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure. The Development Engineer role is a key technical position supporting early-stage project development and feasibility, coordinating across disciplines and serving as a technical liaison to ensure project success.

Responsibilities:

• Execute development engineering design activities, system performance modeling, and related CAD design activities by coordinating with discipline-specific (electrical, civil, structural) design teams
• Review and oversee the delivery of preliminary designs (0–30%) and feasibility studies
• Maintain professional understanding of all applicable codes, standards, and construction practices
• Act as a liaison between design teams and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally across departments to identify and align team members across disciplines to ensure project work is completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Maintain strong and responsive company-client relationships, particularly for communication related to specific assignments and meeting topics
• Ensure adherence to company and client QA/QC standards
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of departmental Standard Best Practices (SBPs)
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of development-phase performance analysis tools
• Work with proposal teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
• Provide engineering and technical support to members of the Business Development & Project Services teams
• Provide pre-sales technical support to customers and NEI outside sales teams
• Support business development through Seller-Doer activities, including marketing support and proposal preparation as needed
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, and continuing education activities as appropriate to maintain quality of work and support professional advancement
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards
• Attend required safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of engineering or relevant technical experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of electrical and civil engineering principles, with emphasis on development-phase engineering
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced design environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, proposal development, or early-stage project planning
• Experience in consulting, EPC, or design-build environments