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Reactivate

Solar and storage developer for underserved communities

Project Engineer

Full-Time
$115k - $130k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteSome travel is required for site visits and construction support.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of commercial solar energy system design experience, preferably designing new facilities.
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is required.
  • Expertise in solar plant equipment, including photovoltaic modules, racking systems, inverters, and electrical balance of plant.
  • Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages.
  • Experience managing third-party due diligence studies and energy production estimates.
  • Ability to manage deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Some travel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Review 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 equivalent software to predict energy production and economic performance.
  • Select appropriate technologies for project needs, including modules, inverters, racking, and system balance.
  • Lead engineering resources in producing permit and construction drawing sets that meet applicable codes and client standards.
  • Direct internal and external engineering resources to produce construction drawing sets and documentation packages meeting 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 specifications, bills of materials, and scopes of work for procurement and construction.
  • Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Review civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages and ensure compliance with Reactivate technical specifications.
  • Stay informed about technology advancements and trends across photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage original equipment manufacturers.
  • Support team initiatives involving safety, material and process template improvement, and standardization.
  • Provide technical supervision of contractors during system installations to ensure adherence to plans.
  • Work with engineering, procurement, and construction contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as needed.
  • Review punch-list inspections, testing, and commissioning of completed systems before approval.
  • Compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty documents, and other project closeout paperwork.
  • Respond to contractor requests for information, participate in monthly construction meetings, and review site quality assurance and quality control documents.
  • Conduct site visits to support constructability evaluations and construction progress.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer licensure is preferred.
  • NABCEP Photovoltaic Installation Professional Certification is a plus.
  • Proficiency with PVsyst, System Advisor Model (SAM), AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, and Aurora Solar is a plus.

About the company

Reactivate is a renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates solar and distributed energy projects across the United States, focused on working-class and underserved communities. It builds community solar farms of 3-5 MWac and small utility-scale solar of 5-20 MWac, pairing them with energy storage and EV charging, and partners with public agencies, schools, utilities, and residential subscribers to deliver energy cost savings. Its projects are structured to create workforce training and local jobs alongside power generation, serving customers from government agencies and schools to nonprofits and tribal organizations. What sets Reactivate apart is its orientation toward economic development in underserved areas, pairing energy resilience and bill savings with local workforce programs. The goal is to make renewable energy benefit everyone by directing its economic and environmental gains to the communities that host them.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WM deal targets 50+ landfill sites, expanding Reactivate's development pipeline significantly.
  • May 2026 TEA partnership trains 50 Tribal members across five states, strengthening execution.
  • September 2026 Obama Foundation subscription validates Reactivate's Illinois community-solar brand.

What critics are saying

  • Late-2027 landfill completion delays cash flow if permitting, remediation, or interconnection slips.
  • Illinois Solar for All depends on subsidy rules and anchor tenants like the Obama Foundation.
  • No visible fundraising, layoffs, or litigation filings leaves Reactivate vulnerable to capital scarcity.

What makes Reactivate unique

  • Invenergy-backed Reactivate develops, owns, and operates community solar, storage, and EV charging.
  • WM landfill conversions give Reactivate rare site access and long-dated project pipeline.
  • REEF-funded workforce training links projects to community benefits and local hiring.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget