Project Development Engineer

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing , full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions , establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions-from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support- helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan .

Job Summary

Upchurch Energy Services is seeking a proactive and technically adept Project Development Engineer to support the front-end development of energy services projects. This role plays a critical part in evaluating opportunities, designing innovative solutions, and developing technically and commercially viable proposals for energy conservation projects.

You will bridge the gap between technical feasibility and business objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams including business development, operations, procurement, and external clients.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Feasibility & Concept Development

• Evaluate client requirements and site-specific conditions to develop preliminary technical concepts.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and data analysis for potential projects.
• Support techno-economic modeling and risk assessments of proposed solutions.
• Perform onsite audits of mechanical and electrical system equipment.

Technical Solution Engineering

Proposal & Commercial Support

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

Preferred Attributes

Working Conditions

Benefits :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.