Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Specify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to support grid stability
• 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
• 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
• Compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty docs, and other project closeout paperwork
• Conduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation and construction progress

Requirements

• 3-5 years of commercial solar energy system design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of NEC code
• Expertise in solar plant equipment (PV modules, racking, inverters, electrical balance of plant)
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages
• Experience managing third-party due diligence studies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Office suite
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification
• Proficiency with PVSyst, SAM, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, or Aurora Solar

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• 401(k) options
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off policy
• Work flexibility

About the Company

Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions including community solar, commercial & industrial solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects.