Reactivate

Solar Engineering Manager

Location
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

About Reactivate ☀️

Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven company that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions to improve low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities 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, 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

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The

Engineering Manager

will lead our engineering team in the development and execution of all commercial and utility-scale solar projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers and overseeing end-to-end technical design, engineering, procurement and construction processes.



Responsibilities

⚙️



Management


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


Technical Evaluation


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


Design Execution


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

Construction Support (in coordination with Construction Project Management team)


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


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
NABCEP, PV Installation Professional Certification a plus
Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages
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
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

The annual base salary for this position is $135,000 – 160,000. 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, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.


At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress


We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a

culture fit

— we are looking for a

culture add.

If you're looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.


Upon submission, we want to empower you to record your name via the Name Pronunciation tool so that our hiring team can ensure they are pronouncing your name correctly and that you feel properly acknowledged.

Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics


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