Project Engineer

Location: Remote

Department: EPC

 

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

Requirements 🎓

• 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
• Proven and influential verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Windows Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Some travel required 

The annual base salary for this position is $115,000.00 – $130,000.00. 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.