Project Development Engineer - Project Development
About the job
- Develop relationships quickly and establish credibility through technical conversations, with the goal of becoming the client's advisor.
- Develop technical concepts and project proposals for energy retrofits and infrastructure upgrades.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience in buildings, energy efficiency, or construction-type projects.
- Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related discipline.
- Partner with the client acquisition team to craft tailored solutions, strategies, presentations, and partnerships that turn client challenges into opportunities.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and position the company as a technically expert partner.
- Initiate and lead kickoff meetings to understand the full context and recommend solutions addressing the underlying need.
- Conduct site assessments, including site walkthroughs, drawing reviews, and evaluations of HVAC, electrical, and controls systems.
- Perform technical analyses tailored to clients' operational, financial, and environmental objectives.
- Work with the Business Development Manager to guide projects from early-stage concept to contract and provide technical insights.
- A Professional Engineering license is highly desirable.
About the company
Ecosystem focuses on engineering and construction for building energy efficiency and decarbonization. Its work spans designing, building, and commissioning energy projects to deliver guaranteed outcomes such as lower energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The firm specializes in deep energy retrofits and has expertise in steam-to-hot-water conversions, geothermal systems, biomass operations, and HVAC optimization, serving sectors like healthcare, higher education, real estate, industrial facilities, and municipalities. Its integrated project delivery provides a single point of accountability, combining engineering design, construction, and commissioning so clients have one contract and one guaranteed result. The company expanded from Quebec to Ontario and the United States, building a multi-national presence with offices in Toronto, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus, and it aims to help clients transition to cleaner energy while lowering operating costs.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Quebec City, Canada
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NRCan lists Ecosystem as Tier 1 with $150 million contract capability on February 18, 2026.
- 2025 brought three Regional ASHRAE awards, plus Georgetown's 2025 AEE Project award.
- Open New York hiring in 2025 signals active demand for decarbonization engineers and business development.
What critics are saying
- Federal NRCan qualification expires February 18, 2029; losing it would constrain Canadian contract access.
- Ecosystem's model depends on client budgets, and delayed public capital projects can freeze pipeline starts.
- If major retrofit guarantees miss savings, hospital and university buyers will shift to larger competitors.
What makes Ecosystem unique
- Ecosystem contracts outcome guarantees, bundling design, construction, and commissioning under one accountable team.
- Its hospital and campus retrofits monetize measured savings, not generic sustainability consulting.
- Canada-U.S. offices in Quebec, Toronto, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus widen execution reach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Commuter Benefits
- Meal Benefits