Project Engineer

NOVI Energy is an energy infrastructure developer providing sustainable solutions in the U.S. across the globe. Our development portfolio includes solar PV and energy storage projects, and we partner with local communities to ensure that our projects are the right fit and benefit residents.  As a complete development team, we define the projects both commercially and technically, complete all permitting-related activities, and get them ready for financing. Once we have raised the financing for the project, we take it through construction and operations.  

We also provide energy consulting services for government entities, private companies, and utilities in U.S. and international markets. Our team of multi-disciplinary professionals perform technology assessments, technical analysis and feasibility studies, economic reviews and detailed pro forma financial analysis, and project development. 

Job Description 

The Mechanical Project Engineer will work independently and with other team members during the development of energy projects and perform a range of duties. In this position, the Mechanical Project Engineer will perform site screening analyses, conceptual layouts and designs, engineering analyses, feasibility studies, and technical assessments. This team member will also support activities related to permitting and regulatory approvals and will focus on the design support needed to complete these projects. This position is based in our office in Novi, Michigan. International and domestic travel is required to support our projects and consulting assignments. 

Candidate Qualifications 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 
• Required: 3 to 8 years of relevant work experience. 
• Required: Eligible to work in United States. 
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the energy sector. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills are desired. 
• Strong analytical, basic financial, and presentation skills. 
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other engineering drawing tools is beneficial. 
• Team player with the ability to work independently and achieve results in an unstructured environment. 
• Exposure or experience with the energy industry – power generation, renewable energy, and energy storage systems is desired. 

Benefits 

NOVI Energy offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.  This includes: 

• Competitive salary. 
• Annual performance bonus. 
• Project completion bonus. 
• Profit sharing plan. 
• 401(k) with matching contributions. 
• Paid time off and holidays. 
• Professional development opportunities. 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans. 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free, non-smoking workplace. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen,and view and create documents.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of light to heavy weights.    

While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a business office setting and occasionally out in the field.  During field activities, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, or confined spaces and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and may become loud in field situations. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant projects to hr@novienergy.com. Please include "Mechanical Project Engineer Application" in the subject line.