Solar Solutions Engineer — Early-Stage Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Planted Solar is seeking a Solution Engineer to lead early-stage engagement, proposal development, and project optimization for solar power applications. You will own critical pieces of our engineering and business development process and apply knowledge of our technology, the energy market, and solar development to support customers.

The role offers 100% in-person work in the SF Bay Area, with 2+ years experience, salary range $90k–$110k plus stock options and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proactive, high-ownership, hands-on mentality.
• Curiosity and resourcefulness in solving problems.
• Experience with financial modeling using Excel is a plus.

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 SOPs.
• Develop and present analysis and materials for senior management.

Skills

Proactive mindset

High ownership

Hands-on

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PVsyst

Anderson Optimization

Job description

Planted Solar is seeking a Solution Engineer to lead early-stage engagement, proposal development, and project optimization for solar power applications. You will own critical pieces of our engineering and business development process and apply knowledge of our technology, the energy market, and solar development to support customers.

The role offers 100% in-person work in the SF Bay Area, with 2+ years experience, salary range $90k–$110k plus stock options and benefits.