Solar Sales Engineer — Drive Early-Stage Growth

Planted; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Planted is hiring a Sales Engineer to drive early customer engagement, strategy, proposal development, and project optimization for solar power applications. You will own key pieces of the early‑stage project engineering and business development process to support customers.

Ideal candidates bring leadership and communication skills, financial and technical acumen in the energy sector, and a desire to join a fast‑growing, high‑ownership team in a 100% in‑person SF Bay Area role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proactive, high-ownership, hands‑on mentality
• Curiosity and resourcefulness in solving problems
• A track record of organization, attention to detail, and effective project management
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and succinctly to internal and external stakeholders
• Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, manage risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
• Proficiency in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel
• Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in‑person role

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of project origination and development to expand the project pipeline and win contracts.
• Own site analysis, array design, and cost estimation for early stage solar projects.
• Produce financial analyses, energy models, and project proposals for external stakeholders.
• Provide necessary engineering support for clients throughout the project development process.
• Assist in detailed design and optimization of later-stage projects
• Drive the creation and improvement of development tools, project management processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and present analysis and materials for senior management.

Job description

Planted is hiring a Sales Engineer to drive early customer engagement, strategy, proposal development, and project optimization for solar power applications. You will own key pieces of the early‑stage project engineering and business development process to support customers.

Ideal candidates bring leadership and communication skills, financial and technical acumen in the energy sector, and a desire to join a fast‑growing, high‑ownership team in a 100% in‑person SF Bay Area role.