Project Engineer

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. We are thrilled to become ✨ Great Place to Work Certified✨ ! The Great Place to Work Certification is the most definitive " employer-of-choice " recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work Certified. 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, profess