[Hiring] Project Developer @Enabled Energy

Role Description

For this position, we are looking for a consultant/contractor. Hours can be based on customer need and ideally looking for someone who can start a project quickly and be available. There is always the opportunity to be hired full time as we grow.

Enabled Energy is seeking an experienced Project Developer to develop energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit projects within existing data centers. We are looking for someone with a background in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or general engineering who is ready to own projects end to end starting with the initial site assessment through proposal delivery.

The engineer will evaluate existing conditions, identify and validate opportunities, develop scopes of work, calculate energy savings, and lead the development of client-facing proposals. This role offers significant ownership of both fieldwork and analytical project development in active data center environments, along with direct client interaction and input into how the team's technical processes are run.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and jobsite walks of operational data centers
• Collect equipment nameplate data, field measurements, and operating conditions, and review findings for accuracy and completeness
• Document existing systems through detailed notes, photographs, and sketches, and ensure documentation meets internal quality standards
• Travel required (up to 30% of the time)
• Independently perform and validate energy savings calculations
• Evaluate and prioritize potential project opportunities
• Analyze BAS trend logs and operational data to support engineering conclusions
• Develop and refine technical assumptions and calculation methodologies, and help standardize them across the team
• Own preparation of preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• Solicit, vet, and compile vendor quotations and subcontractor pricing
• Lead development of payback, ROI, and lifecycle cost analyses
• Author technical narratives and scopes of work for client proposals
• Develop exhibits, diagrams, and supporting documentation
• Translate engineering findings into clear, client-ready summaries and present them directly to clients
• Lead proof-of-concept documentation and pilot project reporting
• Serve as a day-to-day client point of contact for assigned projects
• Contribute to process improvements for site audits, estimating, and proposal development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or general engineering
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or energy engineering
• Demonstrated experience conducting job site visits or field assessments with minimal supervision
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial and engineering modeling
• Ability to work independently in active mechanical and electrical environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client presentation experience
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building automation or controls systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with progress toward PE
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar industry certification
• Prior experience in mission-critical facilities or data center infrastructure projects

Professional Development

This role is structured as a core technical position within the project development team, with a clear path toward project leadership and management responsibility. High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to advance into roles with broader oversight of project teams, client accounts, and business development.

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Modernize critical infrastructure, reduce energy use, and enhance reliability
• Career Growth: Clear advancement paths and mentorship
• Employee Experience: Supportive, high-character culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and creating a great place to work
• Training & Development: Ongoing learning and industry engagement
• Real Impact: Drive revenue, shape client outcomes, and advance sustainable data center solutions
• Pursuit of Excellence: High standards, thoughtful execution, commitment to quality and continuous learning in all we do

Company Description

Enabled Energy is a leading consulting and contracting firm specializing in retrofitting existing data centers across the United States and Canada. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, energy-efficient infrastructure and services that meet the evolving needs of mission-critical facilities. Our expertise spans energy conservation, HVAC controls, building automation, and system reliability. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate professionals to help us shape the future of sustainable data center operations.