Remote Solar Project Manager Jobs
Remote Solar Project Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first renewable energy firms and distributed project teams regularly posting openings in utility-scale development, commercial solar, and EPC contracting. Employers hiring remotely right now include CEI Services, Primoris Services Corporation, and Cinterra. 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote solar project manager jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing solar or renewable energy construction projects
- PMP certification or NABCEP Project Management credential preferred or required
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Experience managing AHJ permitting, utility interconnection, and NTP processes
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with NEC codes, IFC standards, and local building inspection requirements
Tips for Your Remote Solar Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote solar project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async project coordination in your resume
Remote solar employers want proof you've managed permits, subcontractors, or interconnection schedules without daily in-person check-ins. Describe specific projects where you coordinated across time zones or remote field crews, naming the tools you used, like Procore, Smartsheet, or Bluebeam.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview round
Many remote solar teams add a written or async interview stage to test how clearly you communicate technical updates, schedule delays, or scope changes in writing. Practice summarizing a project status or risk in two concise paragraphs before your interview.
Build a project portfolio for async review
Compile a short document showing two or three solar projects you managed, including scope, timeline, your specific responsibilities, and outcomes. Remote hiring managers often review materials independently, so a clear portfolio lets your work speak without a walkthrough call.
Remote Solar Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote solar project manager job?
Target remote-first renewable energy developers, national EPC contractors, and solar financing platforms that run distributed project teams. Remote employers screen heavily for async communication skills, comfort managing subcontractors and engineers without in-person oversight, and proficiency in project management tools like Procore or Smartsheet. Demonstrating that you've closed permits, managed interconnection timelines, or coordinated multi-site projects independently gives you a clear edge over candidates who've only worked on-site.
Which companies hire remote solar project managers?
Companies hiring remote solar project managers right now include CEI Services, Primoris Services Corporation, and Cinterra, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first renewable energy developers, national EPC firms, and commercial solar platforms that manage projects across multiple regions with distributed teams.
Can you get a remote solar project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level solar project manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Smaller solar developers and distributed installation companies are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing completed PV system coursework, a NABCEP certificate, or direct involvement in a campus or volunteer solar project can substitute for formal project management experience.
Do you need a degree for remote solar project manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote solar employers care more about demonstrated project delivery, permitting knowledge, and technical fluency than a specific degree. A background in construction management, electrical engineering, or environmental science is common, but candidates who can show completed project timelines, interconnection experience, or proficiency in scheduling and budget tools often compete effectively without a four-year degree.
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