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Project Engineer

Reactivate, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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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 most definitive “employer‑of‑choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve and the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experience.

The

Project 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 Evaluation

Review site parameters, interconnection studies, and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configuration

Conduct detailed shading analysis, structural assessments, and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layout

Model proposed designs in PVsyst or equivalent to predict energy production and economic performance

Select appropriate technologies for project needs, including modules, inverters, racking, and system balance of plant

Design Execution

Lead engineering team to produce permit/construction drawing sets meeting all applicable codes and client standards

Direct 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 firms.

Specify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to support grid stability and meet utility requirements

Develop equipment specs, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and construction

Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from authorities having jurisdiction

Review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages and ensure compliance with Reactivate’s technical specifications

Stay apprised of technology advancements and trends across PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage OEMs

Support continuous improvement initiatives, including safety, material/process template improvement, and standardization

Construction Support

Provide technical supervision of contractors during system installations to ensure plan adherence

Work closely with EPC contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioning

Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as needed

Review punch list inspection, testing, and commissioning of completed systems before approval

Compile as‑built drawings, operations manuals, warranty docs, and other project closeout paperwork

Participate in project construction by responding to contractor RFIs, participating in monthly construction meetings, and reviewing site QA/QC documents

Conduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation and support construction progress

Requirements

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 preferred

Knowledgeable of the NEC code

NABCEP or 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, SAM, 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

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem‑solving skills

Proficient with the Microsoft Windows Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Some travel required

Annual base salary: $85,000.00 – $115,000.00. Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as 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 Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment, including 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 fuelling 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.

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, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Upon submission, you acknowledge that we may disclose the contents of your application with certain third‑party applicant tracking systems including, without limitation, Greenhouse’s applicant tracking system, and you expressly consent to such disclosure.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology.

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