Remote Renewable Energy Specialist Jobs
Remote Renewable Energy Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed clean-energy consultancies, and utilities running geographically dispersed project teams in solar, wind, storage, and grid modernization. Employers hiring remotely right now include Atwell, Handshake, and CohnReznick. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related field
- Experience with solar PV, wind, or energy storage systems design and analysis
- Proficiency in energy modeling software such as PVSyst, SAM, or Homer
- Knowledge of federal and state permitting processes and interconnection requirements
- NABCEP certification or equivalent industry credential preferred
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and site survey data
Tips for Your Remote Renewable Energy Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote renewable energy specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed-team employers often close fast, so checking regularly and applying promptly puts you ahead.
Show async work samples upfront
Remote renewable energy employers want proof you produce results without daily check-ins. Add a project portfolio or GitHub repo with energy models, site assessment reports, or feasibility analyses you completed independently, and link it prominently in your application materials.
Highlight remote-ready technical tools
Call out your fluency with tools renewable energy teams actually use remotely: PVsyst, SAM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or energy storage modeling software. Naming specific tools tells distributed hiring teams you can contribute from day one without an on-site onboarding ramp.
Prepare for async interview rounds
Many remote clean-energy employers replace or supplement video interviews with written technical assessments or take-home scenario exercises. Practice writing clear, concise technical responses to energy project scenarios so your written communication matches the standard your future team already uses.
Remote Renewable Energy Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote renewable energy specialist job?
Target companies that already operate distributed teams, such as remote-first clean-energy consultancies, independent power producers, and software platforms serving the renewable sector. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency in energy modeling or GIS tools you can run independently. Demonstrating completed remote project work, even freelance or contract, gives you a meaningful edge over candidates with no distributed-work experience.
Which companies hire remote renewable energy specialists?
Companies hiring remote renewable energy specialists right now include Atwell, Handshake, and CohnReznick, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The roles tend to cluster at remote-first clean-energy consultancies, distributed developer teams, and energy software companies where project coordination and analysis work travels well outside a physical office.
Can you get a remote renewable energy specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in renewable energy are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Your strongest paths are remote internships at clean-energy nonprofits or small developers, volunteer energy-audit projects, or coursework tied to real deliverables you can show. Certifications in solar PV design or energy auditing signal to hiring managers that you can contribute without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote renewable energy specialist jobs?
Not always, though many remote postings list a degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field as preferred. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills alongside credentials, so a portfolio of energy modeling work, completed project case studies, or a recognized industry certification can substitute meaningfully for a four-year degree in entry-level and mid-level roles.
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