Description
About Arevon
Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence.
The Position
Arevon is recruiting for the position of Development Engineer an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century.
The Development Engineer will be part of the Arevon Engineering team, reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering, who oversees the broader development engineering portfolio. This role is responsible for advancing site engineering and design from early-stage development through the contracting process, ensuring high-quality, optimized solar and battery storage plants. The Development Engineer provides technical support for PV and BESS projects from greenfielding through development, collaborating with internal teams, external consultants, and the Project Management team to ensure all projects are optimized for performance, cost, and reliability. This role requires approximately 20% travel.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Development Engineer include but are not limited to:
- Manage assigned projects within the Development Engineering portfolio, coordinating deliverables and priorities with their manager.
- Partner with Project Managers to coordinate with external consultants producing site studies and supporting documentation required to secure discretionary permits.
- Interpret geotechnical reports and site conditions to inform foundation selection, identify ground improvement needs, and quantify cost and schedule impacts of subsurface risks.
- Assist in evaluating and conducting technical diligence on potential greenfield and M&A assets, identifying opportunities, constraints, and risks.
- Develop preliminary (10%) site designs using GIS and CAD platforms, optimizing layouts to maximize energy production, project performance, and financial outcomes.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and external consultants to develop and refine preliminary designs, performance estimates, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Assess, quantify, and clearly communicate preliminary site constraints, cost adders, and schedule risks to internal stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Track and communicate key acquisition diligence requirements and associated cost adders for M&A opportunities.
- Support the Project Team in coordinating with external engineering firms to advance designs through the 30% and 60% milestones.
- Contribute to site feasibility studies and technical risk assessments that inform project viability and development strategy.
- Attend site walks to gather preliminary site assessment data informing early-stage design and scoping.
- Communicate project status, technical findings, and development milestones to the leadership team on a regular basis.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and local community stakeholders throughout the development process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of engineering experience in solar, with exposure to BESS or related industries a plus.
- Working knowledge of civil and structural engineering concepts and practices, gained through academic study or relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with PV and BESS project design and optimization tradeoffs, including equipment suppliers, contractors, technical specifications, and costs.
- Working knowledge of renewable energy systems, including solar PV (with SCADA and monitoring systems) and BESS.
- Working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and an active interest in incorporating them into engineering workflows to improve speed and quality.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a process-oriented and results-driven approach.
- Proficiency with MS Office and project controls software.
- Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD preferred.
- Experience with Aconex preferred.
Why Join Arevon?
We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.
- Competitive Compensation and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Environment
- 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Inspiring Company Culture
- Professional Development Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Arevon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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