Solar Project Engineer

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most

By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S. Recognized as the 1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the 1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America

Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves

We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together

Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

• 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. Support Design team as part of initial training process and where needed thereafter. Oversee/Design/Support commercial and grid supplied Solar Photovoltaic systems. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of PV systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. Conduct detailed site evaluations. Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil Professional Engineers during design process to assure the design meets technical and code requirements. Manage professional engineer review process to obtain PE stamps on drawing packages.
• Provide technical support to Commercial Sales and Finance for the development of technical proposals and customer presentations. Participate in meetings and technical presentations to customers, investors, and PV technical community.
• Provide engineering/technical input and direction to site evaluation, interconnect agreements and other associated tasks. Work with appropriate electric utilities to prepare and process interconnection paperwork. Review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment. Identify appropriate equipment for use in PV systems and perform technical qualification of vendors. Support Project Management and construction team with ongoing technical support, RFI’s, and As-builts. Review of other design engineers’ work during design phase. Lead cross-functional design reviews. Develop necessary customer deliverables such as concept module layouts, single line diagrams, equipment or material specifications, engineering validation, 3-D renderings, and photo simulations. Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) reviews, technical writing, and response coordination.

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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Acute attention to detail and strong judgment in decision-making. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively. $80,000 - $110,000 a year Benefits and Perks We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work: · Training / Professional development opportunities · 401(k) with 4% company match · Summer Fridays · Flexible remote/hybrid work options · Paid parental leave · Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens · Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore · Medical, dental, and vision coverage · Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance ADA Accommodation Statement Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.