Remote Solar Engineer Jobs
Remote solar engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed renewable energy teams, and clean energy consultancies. Employers hiring remotely right now include SMA AMERICA, Handshake, and Atlas Copco, across sectors including utility-scale solar, commercial energy development, and solar software and design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your role
Your mission is to deliver skilled on-site service that keeps our customers’ equipment performing reliably and safely. You use your expertise to repair, maintain, and support the technology they depend on. Through your work, you help customers secure the uptime and performance they need to run their operations with confidence. You join the Customer Center Service team and report into the Operations Manager.
This Project Engineer position will be primarily focused on installation, commissioning, debugging, testing, and support of machine vision systems at our solar customer locations. The role will require international travel during initial training and then 6-12 months of on-site technical support at our solar customer near Laurens, South Carolina. It is preferred that the person lives full-time within a 45-minute drive to the customer facility. After the completion of this first major installation, it is likely that extensive travel will be required to support other solar customers.
The engineer works closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on schedule, meets customer expectations, and maintains the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Your day-to-day
- Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
- Travel to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
- Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
- Report directly to the assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional management.
- Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
- Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
- Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, and automation equipment.
- Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
- Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
- Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
- Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.
Your skills and experience
- Associate’s degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Math, Physics) or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor. Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Your job location
This role is fully remote and employed through our legal entity in Plymouth, MI. We are looking for a candidate near the Laurens, South Carolina area.
Why it is great to work with us
- An inviting, family-like atmosphere.
- Working for a fast-growing technology and market leader, as part of the traditional, globally operating Atlas Copco Group.
- Extensive opportunities for continued development.
- New challenges and opportunities to learn every day.
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity.
- A rewarding, forward-thinking company culture with excellent company benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, ST/LT Disability Insurance, and a 401k with Company Match.
- Potential opportunities for overtime, allowing increased earning potential for employees.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.
Visit the Atlas Copco Group website
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Your role
Your mission is to deliver skilled on-site service that keeps our customers’ equipment performing reliably and safely. You use your expertise to repair, maintain, and support the technology they depend on. Through your work, you help customers secure the uptime and performance they need to run their operations with confidence. You join the Customer Center Service team and report into the Operations Manager.
This Project Engineer position will be primarily focused on installation, commissioning, debugging, testing, and support of machine vision systems at our solar customer locations. The role will require international travel during initial training and then 6-12 months of on-site technical support at our solar customer near Laurens, South Carolina. It is preferred that the person lives full-time within a 45-minute drive to the customer facility. After the completion of this first major installation, it is likely that extensive travel will be required to support other solar customers.
The engineer works closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on schedule, meets customer expectations, and maintains the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Your day-to-day
- Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
- Travel to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
- Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
- Report directly to the assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional management.
- Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
- Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
- Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, and automation equipment.
- Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
- Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
- Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
- Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.
Your skills and experience
- Associate’s degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Math, Physics) or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor. Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Your job location
This role is fully remote and employed through our legal entity in Plymouth, MI. We are looking for a candidate near the Laurens, South Carolina area.
Why it is great to work with us
- An inviting, family-like atmosphere.
- Working for a fast-growing technology and market leader, as part of the traditional, globally operating Atlas Copco Group.
- Extensive opportunities for continued development.
- New challenges and opportunities to learn every day.
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity.
- A rewarding, forward-thinking company culture with excellent company benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, ST/LT Disability Insurance, and a 401k with Company Match.
- Potential opportunities for overtime, allowing increased earning potential for employees.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.
Visit the Atlas Copco Group website
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote solar engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in PV system design software such as PVsyst, Helioscope, or SAM
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools for single-line diagram and site plan production
- Familiarity with NEC codes, IEC standards, and local AHJ permitting requirements
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience supporting grid interconnection studies and utility coordination processes
Tips for Your Remote Solar Engineer Job Search
Show your remote work setup clearly
Remote solar engineering roles require you to run energy models, produce design documents, and coordinate with distributed teams without in-person oversight. Call out your home office setup, the solar design software you run locally, and any async collaboration tools you use regularly.
Build a portfolio of documented solar designs
Remote employers can't observe your process directly, so your portfolio does the work. Include completed PVsyst or HelioScope outputs, one-line diagrams, and project summaries that show your technical decisions and their outcomes. Even academic or volunteer projects count.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote solar engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Prepare for async technical screening
Many remote solar engineering teams use take-home design exercises or written technical questions before a live interview. Practice producing clean, well-annotated PVsyst reports and writing concise engineering rationale you'd send to a distributed team by email.
Remote Solar Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote solar engineer job?
Target remote-first renewable energy firms, distributed engineering consultancies, and solar software companies that build asynchronous teams. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like PVsyst, AutoCAD, and energy modeling software you can run independently. A portfolio of completed solar designs or project documentation gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who list skills without evidence.
Which companies hire remote solar engineers?
Remote solar engineer roles are posted by SMA AMERICA, Handshake, and Atlas Copco and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring this role remotely include distributed clean energy developers, remote-first solar design firms, and utility-scale project developers with engineering teams spread across the country.
Can you get a remote solar engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level solar roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best path is through remote-first solar software companies or small distributed design firms that hire for specific tools. Demonstrating PVsyst or HelioScope proficiency, completing a volunteer or academic solar design project, and showing strong written communication can open doors when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote solar engineer jobs?
Not always, but most remote solar engineer postings list a degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering as a baseline. Remote employers weigh demonstrated technical skills just as heavily, particularly hands-on proficiency with solar design software, completed project work, and the ability to deliver accurate engineering documents without supervision. Certifications like NABCEP can substitute meaningfully for a formal degree at some companies.
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