Senior Project Development Engineer – Distributed Energy Resources (DER) & Energy Efficiency

We are seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer with a strong engineering background and customer-facing experience to support the development of distributed energy resources (DER) and energy efficiency, and demand management projects. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and developing energy projects—including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other energy efficiency and resiliency measures—for Commercial, Utility and Industrial (C&I) customers.

The ideal candidate combines technical depth with strong communication skills, enabling them to work directly with customers, internal engineering teams, and external stakeholders throughout the project development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of DER projects from early-stage concepts through pre-construction, with a focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and integrated energy solutions.
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments for distributed energy resources, including energy storage, load management, and other energy measures.
• Perform energy assessments and site evaluations for C&I customers to identify optimization, resilience, and decarbonization opportunities.
• Act as a customer-facing technical lead, translating complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, conceptual designs, and high-level system configurations for DER solutions.
• Support financial modeling inputs by providing accurate technical assumptions, system sizing, and performance estimates.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, sales, finance, legal, offering, sourcing and construction) to advance projects through development milestones.
• Coordinate with utilities, vendors, and technology providers on interconnection requirements, equipment selection, and system capabilities.
• Support permitting, interconnection applications, and incentive program participation as needed.
• Stay current on DER technologies, market trends, regulatory changes, and utility programs impacting project development.
• Travel up to 30%

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, or related discipline).
• Experience in distributed energy resources project development, including energy storage and energy efficiency measures.
• Hands-on experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects, including early-stage development and technical evaluation.
• 5 plus years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers and performing energy assessments or audits and developing strong value propositions
• Maximizing and Evaluation of Custom Incentive, Grants and Tax Credits to improve ROI on energy and infrastructure upgrade projects
• Strong understanding of DER technologies, system sizing, and performance metrics.
• Ability to engage directly with customers and communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

WE VALUE

• Experience with utility interconnection processes and incentive programs.
• Familiarity with DER financial models, pro formas, PPA, EPC, and EAAS.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL) related to DER, energy storage and energy infrastructure upgrades
• Experience working in customer-facing engineering or solutions development roles.

Key Skills

• Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Development of Energy and Infrastructure Improvement Measures in Industrial Facilities
• Project Development & Feasibility Analysis
• Energy Assessments & Audits
• Customer Engagement & Technical Consulting
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Multi-tasking on projects
• Technical Documentation & Conceptual Design
• Regulatory Compliance & Incentive Program Knowledge

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000-$162,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: January 30, 2026