Development Engineer

Who We Are 

Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets.  We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition.   

About the Role 
The Development Engineer will play a key role in supporting technical work during the initial phases of wind, solar, and BESS project development. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll work in a highly collaborative role supporting energy resource collection, preliminary project designs, feasibility, and managing consultant deliverables.  

• Procure meteorological (met) towers, LiDAR systems, solar stations, and other measurement equipment to support site resource characterization 

• Coordinate site placement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of measurement equipment with vendors, landowners, and the development team 

• Track equipment performance and data quality, escalating issues as needed 

• During the preliminary development phase, assess initial constraint mapping and perform engineering fatal flaw analysis    

• Coordinate with external consultants to obtain resource data, environmental studies, and engineering deliverables 

• Compile and review data to support energy yield assessments and preliminary permitting packages 

• Maintain organized records of consultant deliverables and ensure timely delivery to project teams 

• Priorities and responsibilities may change as the company matures and your skill sets expand 

About You 
You have gained some experience in the renewable energy industry with an understanding of energy resources, technical fatal flaws, engineering layouts, site design, and optimization. You’re analytical, pay close attention to detail, and enjoy working both autonomously and as part of a team.   

• 3+ years of experience working in renewable energy project development 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field. 

• Knowledge of met tower and LiDAR systems is highly preferred 

• Familiarity with preliminary site design tools and constraints analysis for wind and solar projects. 

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Software experience in AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS a plus. 

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$115,000 with a 10% target bonus.  This range is an estimate, and offered salary will be based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. 

A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%. 
 
Benefits 

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts 

• Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend 

• Paid parental leave for all new parents 

• Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies 

• Eligibility to enroll in 401k plan with discretionary company match 

Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. 

Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to jobs@novacleanenergyllc.com so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.