Project Engineer
$85k - $115k USD
About Reactivate ☀️
Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus 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. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact.
Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square.
To learn more, visit us at www.reactivate.com.
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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 $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.
Why Reactivate ⚡
To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.
At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit — we are looking for a culture add. If you’re looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.
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