Senior Development Engineer

Company: Jupiter Power
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: SeniorDevelopment Engineer Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment,utilizingits proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Jupiter currently has approximately2200megawatt -hoursin construction or operation and is developing approximately 14GW of projects over 2025-2030. Jupiterseeksto hire a highly motivated and experienced professional asaSeniorDevelopment Engineerin the EPC Department.TheSeniorDevelopment Engineerwillsupportthe technical evaluation, design, and execution of utility-scale energy storage projects throughout North America. Key Responsibilities Negotiate design and engineering standards with external counterparties Coordinate with different teams (e.g.,development,origination, construction) to ensure alignment with project goals Identifypotential risks and develop mitigation strategies Serve as liaison between project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts or issues promptly Own relationship with third party engineers of record; review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages, and ensure compliance withJupiterstechnical specifications Conduct development site visits to support site constructability evaluation, landowner meetings,permittinghearings,and community outreach events Participate inon- sitemeetingsinvolving counterpartiesandlocal governmentbodies such as planning commissions, fire departments,and others as needed Identifyareas for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows Apply lessons learned from completed projects to improve future project outcomes Create single-line diagrams and project general layouts for various departments and projects with the use of AutoCAD Understanding the capabilities and technical specifications of the equipment used in project designs Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a passion for public speaking and community engagement Lead juniorengineers via best design principles and professional growth Provenability to manage many projects from the early phases of the permitting process to pre-construction Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of thebusinessand take onadditionalresponsibilities within Jupiters dynamic team.Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities. Requirements 2years in the energy industry, preferably working with the development and operation of new facilities Bachelor'sdegree in an engineeringfield, preferable Civil and Electrical Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interests and backgrounds Proficient in navigating AutoCAD Willingnessto travel, as needed, to supportdevelopment,conferencesand training Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business, management, or engineering Renewable energy experience Civil or Electrical engineering field Civil 3D AutoCAD experience This role will be based out of our Chicago, Illinois office and will be subject to our return-to-office policy which currently requires employeescomein 3 days per week. Compensation & Benefits $115,000 - $130,000 Annually This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class. Jupiter Power LLC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity of experience and background.

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