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Project Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
33 days ago
Salary
$85K - $115K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Project Engineer
Reactivate
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.
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