Solar Solutions Engineer — Early-Stage Projects

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

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Job summary

Planted, a fast-growing autonomous power deployment company, seeks a Solution Engineer to lead early customer engagement, strategy, and proposal development for solar projects. You will own critical parts of the engineering and business development process, applying Planted’s tech and energy market knowledge to support customers.

Successful candidates will have leadership, financial and technical acumen in energy, and a desire to work in a high-ownership, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.

Skills

Proactive ownership

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Decision making under ambiguity

Financial modeling (Excel)

SF Bay Area relocation willing (100% 


Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

PVsyst

Anderson Optimization

Job description

Planted, a fast-growing autonomous power deployment company, seeks a Solution Engineer to lead early customer engagement, strategy, and proposal development for solar projects. You will own critical parts of the engineering and business development process, applying Planted’s tech and energy market knowledge to support customers.

Successful candidates will have leadership, financial and technical acumen in energy, and a desire to work in a high-ownership, fast-paced setting.