Project Development Engineer - Solar and Storage

Company Description

Korsail Energy - Based in Denver Colorado, we develop solar and storage projects from inception through to commercial operation. Korsail Energy was founded by a group of solar finance and development experts to leverage our unique combination of skills and create a top down, offtake-focused development company with the reach and funding to bring projects to fruition. We’re a fast growing team looking for hard working and talented candidates excited about building a large pipeline of projects across the country.

Job Description

Korsail Energy is seeking a Project Development Engineer to oversee the technical aspects of our solar and storage projects. This position is ideal for candidates with a utility or consulting background who have considerable experience managing the design and construction of energy projects. 

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Development Engineer will support the development of greenfield solar and storage projects from initial feasibility studies, through preliminary design and interconnection, and on to commercial operation. You will have a significant amount of responsibility in this role and will also have significant room for growth in the company.

We are seeking an individual with 3+ years of utility scale solar project development experience. Candidates should also be detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, and team-oriented.

Requirements:

• This position requires an electrical, civil, or other relevant engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• An advanced degree in a business (MBA) or engineering discipline is a plus.
• 3 or more years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with electrical collection system designs.
• Experience in electrical grid interconnections including single line design, permit applications, compliance with utility standards and electrical codes, etc.
• Experience with detailed design activities for renewable energy projects.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Strong interpersonal, project planning, and leadership skills.
• Experience with owner’s engineering activities during renewable energy project execution is a plus.
• Experience with battery energy storage system designs and/or energy management system designs is a plus.

Additional Information

TO APPLY - Please send an email/cover letter touching on: 1) why this role interests you, 2) your experience with solar project development, and 3) some examples of your role in prior utility scale solar projects. Please send your application to careers [at] korsail.com.

Please do not call about your application. We do not work with recruiters.