Solar Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Reactivate's Engineering team as Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Manage a team of engineers, overseeing end-to-end technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes. Conduct performance assessments, collaborate with the VP, EPC on resource allocation, and oversee daily team workflows. Analyze site parameters, conduct shading analysis, and model designs to predict energy production. Lead the creation of permit/construction drawing sets, manage relationships with third-party firms, and specify electrical protection schemes. Provide technical supervision to contractors during installations, review shop drawings, and oversee project closeout. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7+ years of experience in renewables (3+ years in leadership), expertise in solar plant equipment and NEC codes, and strong management and technical skills. Travel up to 20% is required. Reactivate offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)
• 7+ years of experience in engineering in the renewables industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role
• Expertise in solar plant equipment, including PV modules, racking systems, inverters and electrical balance of plants
• Expertise in NEC codes
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Travel required up to 20%
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance assessments to provide feedback, promote individual growth and ensure alignment with organization goals
• Collaborate with the Vice President, EPC to strategically manage resource allocation
• Oversee daily team workflows by facilitating capacity building and deliver targeted training initiatives to drive team efficiency
• Analyze site parameters, interconnection studies and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configuration
• Conduct shading analysis, structural assessments and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layout
• Model proposed designs in PVsyst or similar tools to predict energy products and economic performance
• Select appropriate technologies for projects, including modules, inverters, racking and system balance
• Lead the engineering team in creating permit/construction drawing sets that meet codes and client standards
• Direct internal and external resources to produce comprehensive construction documentation packages
• Manage relationships with third-party engineering firms to ensure quality deliverables
• Specify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to meet utility and grid stability requirements
• Develop equipment specifications, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and construction
• Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from relevant authorities
• Review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages for compliance with technical specifications
• Stay updated on advancements in PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage technologies
• Provide technical supervision to contractors during system installations to ensure adherence to plans
• Collaborate with EPC contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as needed
• Oversee punch list inspections, testing, and commissioning of systems before final approval
• Compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty documentation, and other project closeout materials
• Respond to contractor RFIs, participate in construction meetings, and review QA/QC documentation
• Conduct site visits to evaluate constructability and support construction progress

Preferred Qualifications

• NABCEP, PV Installation Professional Certification a plus
• Proficiency with PVSyst, System Advisory Model (SAM) programs, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, and Aurora Solar is a plus
• Experience managing third-party due diligence studies and energy production estimates

Benefits

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