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.TheProject 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 EvaluationReview site parameters, interconnection studies, and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configurationConduct detailed shading analysis, structural assessments, and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layoutModel proposed designs in PVsyst or equivalent to predict energy production and economic performanceSelect appropriate technologies for project needs, including modules, inverters, racking, and system balanceDesign ExecutionLead engineering team to produce permit/construction drawing sets meeting all applicable codes and client standardsDirect 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 firmsSpecify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to support grid stability and meet utility requirementsDevelop equipment specs, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and constructionCoordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from authorities having jurisdictionReview detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages and ensure compliance with Reactivate’s technical specificationsStay apprised of technology advancements and trends across PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage OEMsContinuous Improvement: Support the progress of team initiatives, including safety, material/process template improvement, standardization, etc.Construction SupportProvide technical supervision of contractors during system installations to ensure plan adherenceWork closely with EPC contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioningReview shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as neededReview punch list inspection, testing, and commissioning of completed systems before approvalCompile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty docs, and other project closeout paperworkParticipate in project construction by responding to contractor RFIs, participating in monthly construction meetings, and reviewing site QA/QC documentsConduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation and support construction progressRequirements 🎓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 Exce