Solar Project Engineer - Remote Hybrid Design Lead

Solar Landscape; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training / Professional development

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches, events, and stocked gyms

Modern, collaborative office spaces in

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term-disab.

Job summary

Solar Landscape is hiring a design engineer to lead PV system development, from concept through detailed drawings and interconnection. You will coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil engineers to ensure code-compliant designs and robust technical proposals.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and at least 2 years of renewable energy experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and SolarEdge Designer. Hybrid work options are available in a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy or solar.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolarEdge Designer Tool, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering design.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design and problem-solving services that support project schedules to the assigned project teams.
• Plan and lead the design development effort for all assigned project teams.
• Oversee/Design/Support commercial and grid supplied Solar Photovoltaic systems.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications of PV systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil engineers during design to meet code requirements.
• Provide engineering input for interconnection paperwork and vendor qualifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolarEdge Designer Tool

MS Office Suite

Job description

Solar Landscape is hiring a design engineer to lead PV system development, from concept through detailed drawings and interconnection. You will coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil engineers to ensure code-compliant designs and robust technical proposals.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and at least 2 years of renewable energy experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and SolarEdge Designer. Hybrid work options are available in a fast-growing team.