Project Engineer

Role Description

The Project Engineer will lead the end-to-end technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. This role manages internal and external engineering resources to deliver high-quality, cost-effective systems that meet safety, performance, and reliability goals.

Responsibilities

• Technical Evaluation
  • Review site parameters, interconnection studies, and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configuration.
  • Conduct detailed shading analysis, structural assessments, and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layout.
  • Model proposed designs in PVsyst or equivalent to predict energy production and economic performance.
  • Select appropriate technologies for project needs, including modules, inverters, racking, and system balance.
• Design Execution
  • Lead engineering team to produce permit/construction drawing sets meeting all applicable codes and client standards.
  • Direct internal and external engineering resources to produce full construction drawing sets and documentation packages meeting relevant codes, client specifications, utility standards, and other requirements.
  • Manage relationships with third-party engineering firms.
  • Specify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to support grid stability and meet utility requirements.
  • Develop equipment specs, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and construction.
  • Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages and ensure compliance with Reactivate’s technical specifications.
  • Stay apprised of technology advancements and trends across PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage OEMs.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Support the progress of team initiatives, including safety, material/process template improvement, standardization, etc.
• Construction Support
  • Provide technical supervision of contractors during system installations to ensure plan adherence.
  • Work closely with EPC contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as needed.
  • Review punch list inspection, testing, and commissioning of completed systems before approval.
  • Compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty docs, and other project closeout paperwork.
  • Participate in project construction by responding to contractor RFIs, participating in monthly construction meetings, and reviewing site QA/QC documents.
  • Conduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation and support construction progress.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of commercial solar energy system design experience, preferably working with the design of new facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, PE is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of the NEC code.
• NABCEP, PV Installation Professional Certification a plus.
• Expertise in solar plant equipment, including PV modules, racking systems, inverters, and electrical balance of plant.
• Proficiency with PVSyst, System Advisory Model (SAM) programs, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, and Aurora Solar is a plus.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages.
• Experience managing third-party due diligence studies and energy production estimates.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Windows Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Some travel required.

Requirements

• The annual base salary for this position is $85,000.00 – $115,000.00.
• Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibility of the role, candidate’s work experience and/or education, training and certifications among other key skills at the time of offer.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment.
• Medical benefits.
• 401(k) options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive paid time off policy.
• Work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.

Company Description

Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions designed to improve quality of life for communities, focusing on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects.