Project Developer (Remote W/ Travel)

Project Developer Energy & Mission-Critical Infrastructure

This role leads energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit projects across mission-critical environmentsprimarily data centers, but also hospitals, telecom facilities, satellite sites, and large campuses. The Project Developer owns the full front-end project lifecycle: site assessments, opportunity identification, scope development, energy savings calculations, and proposal delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Energy audits Perform detailed assessments of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems in operational facilities.
• MEP evaluations Document existing conditions, collect nameplate data, analyze trend logs, and validate field measurements.
• HVAC & cooling systems Assess chiller plants, cooling infrastructure, and critical mechanical systems for efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Energy modeling Develop savings calculations, ROI/payback analyses, and lifecycle cost models.
• Scope development Build technical scopes of work for retrofits, upgrades, and ECMs.
• Estimating Prepare cost estimates for proposed solutions.
• Client engagement Lead presentations, walk clients through findings, and support proposal delivery.
• Project ownership Manage the full development cycle from initial assessment through final proposal.

Required Background

• Energy auditing experience in mechanical/electrical environments
• Strong understanding of HVAC, MEP systems, and mission-critical facility operations
• Ability to work independently in field and remote settings
• Experience with energy efficiency projects, ECMs, and system assessments
• Familiarity with BAS/controls and trend log analysis
• Comfortable reading drawings, equipment documentation, and technical specifications
• CEM, DCEP, EIT, or PE are beneficial but not required

Work Environment

• Fully remote role with flexibility on location
• ~30% travel for audits, site walks, and data collection
• Mix of home office work, client interaction, virtual meetings, and field assessments
• Fast-paced consulting environment with diverse project typesdata center cooling retrofits, healthcare upgrades, telecom infrastructure improvements, and more

Why This Role Matters

• Direct impact on improving reliability, sustainability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure
• High visibility with leadership and meaningful influence on project delivery standards
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture that values ownership, curiosity, and problem-solving
• Opportunity to grow into senior technical or leadership roles as the organization scales

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Littleton, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Littleton, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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