Remote Staff Development Engineer

Summary

Join Reactivate as a Staff Development Engineer to support the creation of high-quality, efficient solar PV projects. This role involves evaluating, analyzing, and designing in-house development projects, with a focus on optimizing for maximum financial returns.

Requirements

• 2+ years of solar energy system design experience, preferably working with the design of new facilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 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 Salesforce

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective sites and existing PV designs for development suitability
• Design and optimize solar energy systems, including layout and interconnection
• Develop PV system layouts and electrical design packages at various detail levels
• Perform energy production modeling to maximize development value
• Create single-line and three-line diagrams compliant with relevant standards
• Coordinate with engineering firms for detailed design packages
• Lead conceptual project layout design using AutoCAD, GIS or Visio software. Optimize design parameters such as DC:AC ratio and ground coverage ratio (GCR)
• Analyze available solar resource data and prepare plant-level energy production estimates
• Conduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation, landowner meetings, and community outreach events
• Perform energy production analysis and financial optimization
• Manage interconnection applications and utility/ISO communications
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to support technical discussions
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to overcome development challenges
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external consultant
• Manage relationship with third party engineering firms
• Interface with cross-functional project teams up to and through project commercial operations
• Stay apprised of technology advancements and trends across PV module, inverter, racking and energy storage OEMs
• Support the progress of team initiatives, including safety, material/process template improvement, etc

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) options
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off policy
• Remote work flexibility