Remote Renewable Energy Engineer Jobs
Remote Renewable Energy Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed infrastructure teams, and clean energy consultancies actively hiring for distributed roles. Employers hiring right now include Atwell, Handshake, and CohnReznick. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
Job Description
As a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer in the Renewable Development group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.
- Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.
- Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following:
- Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner
- Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
- Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
- Preliminary level cable and DC design
- Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
- Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
- Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
- Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)
- Production estimates (Pvsyst)
- Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
- Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
- Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Develops equipment vendor relationships
- Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
- Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
- Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- Experience: 2 – 6 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
- Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
- Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
- Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.
- Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
- Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
- Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
Job Description
As a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer in the Renewable Development group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.
- Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.
- Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following:
- Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner
- Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
- Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
- Preliminary level cable and DC design
- Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
- Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
- Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
- Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)
- Production estimates (Pvsyst)
- Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
- Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
- Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Develops equipment vendor relationships
- Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
- Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
- Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- Experience: 2 – 6 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
- Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
- Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
- Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.
- Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
- Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
- Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote renewable energy engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related field
- Proficiency in energy modeling tools such as PVsyst, HOMER, or WindPRO
- Experience with grid interconnection studies and utility coordination processes
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and applicable federal energy regulations
- Professional Engineer license or NABCEP certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Strong project management skills with experience across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
Tips for Your Remote Renewable Energy Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote renewable energy engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your skills and experience before postings close.
Show async collaboration on your resume
Remote employers want proof you can deliver without daily check-ins. Highlight projects where you produced energy models, feasibility reports, or design deliverables independently and communicated progress through written updates or documentation.
Demonstrate proficiency with remote engineering tools
Name the specific software you use in your application materials: PVsyst, SAM, Homer Pro, AutoCAD, or whichever modeling and design tools the role requires. Remote hiring managers screen for tool fluency because there's no onboarding desk to sit at.
Prepare for a distributed-team technical interview
Remote renewable energy roles often involve a take-home technical exercise rather than a whiteboard session. Practice walking through an energy yield calculation or system sizing exercise over video, explaining your reasoning clearly without visual aids the interviewer can point at in real time.
Remote Renewable Energy Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote renewable energy engineer job?
Target companies that have already built distributed engineering teams, including independent power producers, clean energy consultancies, and solar or wind project developers with multi-state portfolios. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, PVsyst, or energy modeling software. Candidates who can document past project outcomes clearly and demonstrate async collaboration skills stand out in remote hiring processes.
Which companies hire remote renewable energy engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote renewable energy engineers include Atwell, Handshake, and CohnReznick, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote roles in this field tend to come from distributed clean energy developers, independent consultancies, and utilities managing geographically spread renewable portfolios.
Can you get a remote renewable energy engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first consultancies and smaller solar or wind developers sometimes hire junior engineers. A strong portfolio of academic projects, internship outputs, or freelance energy modeling work can substitute for formal experience and open doors to remote entry roles.
Do you need a degree for remote renewable energy engineer jobs?
Usually, yes, but not always strictly. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, or a related energy field. What they weigh alongside a degree is hands-on proficiency with industry tools like Homer Pro, SAM, or PVsyst, plus a demonstrated ability to manage technical deliverables without in-person supervision.
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