Deployment Engineer

Deployment Engineer

Oakland, CA
Full-time

First, the good news: The world now has over 1.7 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.

The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help power the world with 100% clean energy.

About The Role

As a Deployment Engineer, you will work closely with our Product, Deployment, and Commercial teams to design and optimize solar projects and convert a pipeline of prospective projects into permitted sites ready to generate carbon-free energy. You will own critical pieces of our project development process and execute on solar development from site origination, preliminary site design, and detailed engineering to support the solar build out. Successful candidates will be project oriented, curious and analytical, with strong communication skills and a desire to be a part of a growing, early-stage company. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented and cross-functional engineering and business team with a high degree of empowerment and autonomy.

The salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$140,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 3 - 5+ years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own solar power plant preliminary electrical design and optimization using Planted design software. This includes developing single line diagrams, creating and reviewing 30%/60%/90%/IFC drawing sets, and interfacing with external engineering firms to finalize power plant designs.
• Perform site analysis and financial modeling necessary to evaluate risks and opportunities at potential solar power plant projects
• Support both internal and external resources driving toward successful project outcomes and achieving business objectives
• Support the creation and improvement of development and project management tools, processes, and standard operating procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Power systems experience preferred
• Knowledge of solar photovoltaic electrical engineering and design fundamentals 
• 3+ years experience in a project engineering role or similar, overseeing all aspects of project preconstruction engineering and design efforts 
• Strong organization and project management skills and a strong ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Understanding of project permitting needs, project budget and scheduling knowledge a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills
• Financial modeling understanding using Microsoft Excel, python or other modeling programs
• Hands-on ownership mentality, curiosity, and resourcefulness
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
• Nice to have: Experience with solar industry software (e.g., PVsyst, Anderson Optimization), experience with civil engineering solar power plant design and optimization.

*A note on qualifications: Many people only apply for jobs if they believe they can perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Mostly desk work using standard office equipment
• The position requires some travel for customer and business meetings and company-wide meetings

What We Offer

• 11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid in-office lunches
• Stock options
• Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate

This will be a great fit if:

• You want to solve challenging problems
• You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact
• You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you
• You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback
• You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there
• You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others

Planted Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.