Planted is redefining solar deployment by simplifying every step, from planning to power. By combining advanced software, high-density terrain-following arrays, and automated installation into one integrated platform, Planted has created a smarter way to develop and build utility-scale solar power plants.We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate the clean energy transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.Planted is supported by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Piva Capital, and the United States Department of Energy.

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<h1>Field Robotics Engineer</h1>Oakland, CA Full-timeFirst, the good news: The world now has over 2 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 to meet surging power demand and decarbonize.Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.<h2>About The Role</h2>As a Field Robotics Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability and uptime of Planted’s robotic installation machines at utility scale solar projects. You will lead data collection in the field, diagnose and fix issues, as well as support onsite operations such as operator training and machine logistics. As a critical bridge between R&amp;D and project operations, you will enhance real-world robotic performance through rigorous testing and validation, while coordinating with other engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of new features. Furthermore, you will foster constructive relationships with third-party labor providers to enhance productivity and accountability. 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 $90,000 - $110,000 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 2 - 5+ years. RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Ensure reliability and uptime of deployed robotic systems by monitoring field performance, diagnosing issues, and executing timely fixes on-site</li><li>Conduct thorough testing and validation of the company’s robot fleet, capturing detailed performance data and incorporating results into operational plans and improvements</li><li>Operate, maintain, and enhance field testing tools and diagnostic equipment to support data-driven decision making</li><li>Collaborate with different engineering teams to prioritize, refine, and deliver updates that improve robot performance and project installation success</li><li>Ensure technical documentation and training procedures stay up to date</li><li>Deliver clear, structured training to external partners to enable safe and efficient use of the company’s robotic installation machines</li><li>Build detailed project schedules that reflect field performance, outline key milestones and ensure commercial projects stay on track</li><li>Serve as a trusted representative of the company when engaging with external partners and customers</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>2+ years experience, including field experience</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, with weeklong stays required</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues in dynamic environments</li><li>Proven adaptability to fast-changing conditions, shifting priorities, and evolving project requirements</li><li>Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure while navigating ambiguity</li><li>Comfort working independently in the field while understanding when and how to escalate issues</li><li>Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience with, or ability to learn to operate, construction equipment like skid steers, telehandlers, and excavators</li><li>Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment</li><li>Located in the SF Bay Area or able to relocate, and able to be in-person or at project sites up to 5-days per week</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience working in robotics</li><li>Experience in construction, energy infrastructure, agriculture, or other comparable natural resources</li><li>Experience with operations in outdoor environments</li><li>Experience building ground-mount solar power plants</li></ul>*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<ul><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs</li><li>Ability to work outdoors and perform hands-on work for extended periods of time</li><li>This position will require travel</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

Field Robotics Engineer

<h1>Robot Software Engineer (HMI/UI)</h1>Oakland, CA (In Person Only) Full-timeFirst, 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.<h2>About The Role</h2>As a key member of the Robot Software team, you will design and develop high-performance Qt-based GUIs for Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) with Planted Solar’s Semi-Autonomous machines. This role involves hands-on testing in both controlled and field environments to optimize user experience and ensure system reliability. You will build and maintain CI pipelines for desktop apps and HIL testing that provide fast feedback, reproducible builds, and traceable artifacts. You are a software generalist who moves comfortably between UI polish, performance profiling, test automation, and backend integrations to keep the team unblocked. This role offers plenty of room for growth, whether you're interested in data infrastructure, backend services, or diving deeper into core robot telemetry and logic.This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a highly skilled cross-functional engineering team, taking ownership of projects from ideation to implementation to enhance the usability and reliability of our robotic systems in challenging real-world environments.The salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $155,000 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 - 7+ yearsRESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Build and own a user-facing industrial robot GUI/HMI with Qt (C++/Qt Widgets/Qt Quick/QML) or Python (PySide/PyQt): architecture, implementation, testing, and release</li><li>Integrate with robot backends (ROS 2 nodes/services/actions/parameters) for telemetry, command/control, and workflows.</li><li>Conduct hands-on testing of GUIs and input devices in field environments and our testing yard to understand user needs and ensure reliability</li><li>Design UI-adjacent APIs and collaborate with backend teams for telemetry, command/control, and workflows</li><li>Create and run CI for desktop apps and HIL tests; manage artifacts, versioning, and reproducible builds</li><li>Profile and optimize UI performance; implement robust state machines, threading, and signal/slot patterns</li><li>Ensure security and reliability in the UI: role-based views, safe command workflows, and watchdog indicators</li><li>Pitch in where needed like a startup generalist: from quick UX prototypes to low-level performance work, and occasional backend/integration tasks to unblock the team</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, EE, ME, or equivalent</li><li>3 - 7 years of professional experience in software development</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities</li><li>Proficiency in designing and developing Qt-based GUIs (C++ or PySide6/PyQt)</li><li>Experience with Python 3.10+ or modern C++ (C++17+) for application development and automation</li><li>Strong understanding of concurrent programming principles</li><li>Well-versed with developing software for Linux environments</li><li>Adept at writing Bash scripts for automation and system management</li><li>Knowledgeable of SQL and database fundamentals</li><li>Familiarity working in Docker containers and container deployment</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>Curious demeanor and excited to learn new technologies when necessary</li><li>Prioritizes delivering user value while making pragmatic technical tradeoffs</li><li>Thrives in startup environment as a generalist: comfortable wearing multiple hats, context-switching, and owning work end-to-end under ambiguity</li><li>Based in the SF Bay Area (or willing to relocate) and available on-site 80%.</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience with pub/sub architectures (ROS 2, MQTT, etc)</li><li>Experience with embedded systems</li><li>Experience with UI testing frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop workflows</li><li>Experience building simple web applications for internal dashboards or tooling</li></ul>*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<ul><li>Mostly desk work using standard office equipment</li><li>The position requires some field work for testing, QA, etc.</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

Robot Software Engineer (HMI/UI)

<h1>Robot Software Engineer (Platform and Backend)</h1>Oakland, CA (In Person Only) Full-timeFirst, 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.<h2>About The Role</h2>As a key member of our Robot Software team, you will design, build, and operate the backbone that keeps our robot fleet online, secure, and productive, owning backend services and APIs for telemetry, data ingest, command and control, and user workflows while bringing up compute with operating systems, drivers, firmware, and device configuration, and creating fleet scale CI/CD that produces reproducible edge images and cloud releases. You will run deployments end to end with safe over the air updates, staged rollouts, health checks, automated rollback, and device configuration while operating and securing cloud infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, private connectivity, and secrets. You are a platform generalist who moves smoothly between Python services, device provisioning, infrastructure automation, and incident response, and you jump into the highest priority gaps to ship outcomes quickly and safely.This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a highly skilled cross-functional engineering team, taking ownership of projects from ideation to implementation to enhance the usability and reliability of our robotic systems in challenging real-world environments.The salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $155,000 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 - 7+ yearsRESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Develop and maintain backend services/APIs for robot telemetry, data ingest, command/control, and user workflows</li><li>Bring up compute hardware (x86/ARM/Jetson): OS provisioning, drivers/firmware, and device configuration</li><li>Create and run fleet-scale CI/CD pipelines; manage artifacts, versioning, and reproducible builds for edge images and cloud services (containers, cross-compilation)</li><li>Manage robot fleet deployments: safe OTA updates (A/B), staged rollouts, health checks, automated rollback, and device configuration</li><li>Operate and secure cloud infrastructure: manage compute, storage, networking, VPNs, security controls, and secrets</li><li>Administer and monitor data systems: manage databases and message systems; build observability with logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, alerting, and clear SLOs with runbooks</li><li>Ensure security and reliability of our cloud and robot systems</li><li>Conduct hands-on testing of edge software and system integrations in the field and our testing yard to validate reliability</li><li>Work like a startup generalist across edge, cloud, data, and infra; jump into the highest-priority gaps to ship outcomes quickly and safely</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or equivalent</li><li>3 - 7 years of professional experience in software development</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities</li><li>Experienced in using Python 3.10+ for backend development, data infrastructure, and automation</li><li>Experience managing IoT deployments or robot fleets</li><li>Experience creating and operating CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Familiarity working in Docker containers and container deployment</li><li>Well-versed with developing software for Linux environments</li><li>Adept at writing Bash scripts for automation and system management</li><li>Knowledgeable of SQL and database management</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>Curious demeanor and excited to learn new technologies when necessary</li><li>Prioritizes delivering user value while making pragmatic technical tradeoffs</li><li>Comfortable working as a generalist: spanning multiple domains, moving fast with discipline, and owning problems from design through operations</li><li>Based in the SF Bay Area (or willing to relocate) and available on-site 80%.</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience with pub/sub architectures (ROS 2, MQTT, etc)</li><li>Experience building simple web applications for internal dashboards or tooling</li><li>Experience implementing observability stacks</li></ul>*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<ul><li>Mostly desk work using standard office equipment</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

Robot Software Engineer (Platform and Backend)

<h1>Electrical Engineer</h1>Oakland, CA Full-timeFirst, the good news: The world now has over 2 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 to meet surging power demand and decarbonize.Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.<h2>About The Role</h2>As Electrical Engineer, you will own the electrical design and engineering for Planted Solar’s projects, ranging in size from distributed generation (DG) to utility scale. You will be responsible for the development of design documents, including electrical layouts, block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams. You will be responsible for optimizing site design while balancing energy production, schedule, and material and labor costs. This role is a key interface with customers, independent engineers, and permitting agencies to ensure Planted projects meet all electrical engineering standards and requirements.We are looking for a technically excellent hands-on engineer with experience deploying solar at scale. You will be a key part of the product development road map, especially electrical design and engineering improvements. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with talented engineering and business teams with a high degree of empowerment and autonomy.  The annual salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $135,000 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 3-8 years.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Design and engineer the electrical components of Planted Solar projects ranging from 1 - 200+ MW, including DC electrical system layout, wire sizing, trench design, and grounding detail</li><li>Create project drawings and documentation for bidding, permitting, and construction using CAD software </li><li>Work collaboratively with engineering teammates to produce holistic site designs</li><li>Communicate with third party engineering partners and clients to resolve any construction issues or design changes</li><li>Manage time efficiently across multiple projects and work independently</li><li>Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes</li><li>Drive value engineering and manage eBOS material, component,  and vendor selection</li><li>Be a key part of sourcing and managing eBOS vendors</li><li>Champion improvements of the Planted system through critical feedback on hardware and software products. Play a key role in the product feedback loop</li><li>Travel as needed to project sites to support eBOS installation to ensure customer satisfaction with Planted products and services</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline</li><li>3+ years experience designing utility scale solar PV systems</li><li>3+ years working with AutoCAD </li><li>Experience with solar specific software tools (PVSyst, SAM, PVCase, etc.)</li><li>Experience with estimating and designing electrical distribution systems</li><li>Proficiency with the National Electrical Code (NEC)</li><li>A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills</li><li>Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company</li><li>Hands-on attitude, strong ownership &amp; self-starter mentality, and resourcefulness</li><li>Inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions to get necessary information or input</li><li>Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge</li><li>Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations</li><li>Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time for sustained stretches) with overnight stays required</li><li>Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment</li><li>Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license</li><li>Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks</li><li>Field experience in a construction environment</li><li>Experience with new product development</li></ul>*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<ul><li>Mostly desk work using standard office equipment</li><li>The position requires some travel for customer and business meetings and company-wide meetings</li></ul><ul></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

Electrical Engineer

<h1>Structural Engineer</h1>Oakland, CAFull-timeFirst, the good news: The world now has over 2 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 to meet surging power demand and decarbonize.Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.<h2>About The Role</h2>As Structural Project Engineer, you will own the design and engineering of the mechanical, structural, geotechnical, and civil aspects of Planted Solar’s projects, ranging in size from distributed generation (DG) to utility scale.  You will support solar site design, specifically focused on the structural, civil, and geotechnical disciplines, while balancing optimization of energy production, schedule, and labor and material costs. This role is a key interface with customers, independent engineers, and permitting agencies to ensure Planted projects meet all civil and structural engineering requirements.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with talented engineering and business teams with a high degree of empowerment and autonomy. We are looking for a technically excellent hands-on engineer with experience deploying solar at scale. You will be a key part of the product development road map.The annual salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $135,000 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 3-8 years.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Design and engineer Planted Solar projects ranging from 1 - 200+ MW.  Specifically focused on the structural, civil, geotechnical and mechanical aspects of the solar array and site layout</li><li>Create project drawings and documentation for bidding, permitting, and construction</li><li>Coordinate with clients and third party engineering partners to understand, design, and optimize site constraints, as well as resolve design changes or construction issues</li><li>Support soil testing such as pile load testing and corrosion analyses</li><li>Analyze project pre-construction data to ensure the project meets both product specifications and local permitting &amp; AHJ requirements (stormwater, viewshed, fire management access, etc.)</li><li>Collaborate with third party engineering partners to deliver stamped drawing sets and reports such as pile load tests, foundation drawings, racking structural drawings, etc.</li><li>Work collaboratively with engineering teammates to produce holistic site designs</li><li>Travel as needed to project sites to support foundation and racking construction to ensure customer satisfaction with Planted products and services</li><li>Champion improvements of the Planted system through critical feedback on hardware and software products</li><li>Ability to manage time efficiently across multiple projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in structural, mechanical, or civil engineering or other related discipline</li><li>3+ years experience designing utility scale solar PV systems, or equivalent civil engineering projects</li><li>3+ years working with AutoCAD Civil 3D</li><li>Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents</li><li>Design experience that includes site layout, due diligence and permitting</li><li>Experience with geotechnical analysis, digital elevation models, GIS, mapping, and coordinate frames</li><li>A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills</li><li>Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company</li><li>Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness.</li><li>Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input</li><li>Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge</li><li>Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations</li><li>Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time for sustained stretches) with overnight stays required</li><li>Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment</li><li>Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license.</li><li>Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks</li><li>Geotechnical knowledge</li><li>Field experience in a construction environment</li><li>Experience with new product development</li></ul>PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>A mix of desk work using standard office equipment and field activities</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

Structural Engineer

First, the good news: The world now has over 2 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 to meet surging power demand and decarbonize.Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.<h2>About The Role</h2>As the Solution Engineer, you will focus on early customer engagement and strategy, proposal development, project optimization, and growing our pipeline of solar power applications. You will own critical pieces of our early-stage project engineering and business development process and apply your knowledge of Planted’s technology, the energy market, and solar development and construction to support customers.Successful candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, financial and technical acumen in the energy sector, and a desire to be part of a growing, early-stage company. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented, cross-functional engineering and business team in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.The salary range for this full-time position is $90,000–$110,000, 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 2+ years.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Support all aspects of project origination and development to expand the project pipeline and win contracts.</li><li>Own site analysis, array design, and cost estimation for early stage solar projects.</li><li>Produce financial analyses, energy models, and project proposals for external stakeholders.</li><li>Provide necessary engineering support for clients throughout the project development process.</li><li>Assist in detailed design and optimization of later-stage projects</li><li>Drive the creation and improvement of development tools, project management processes, and standard operating procedures.</li><li>Develop and present analysis and materials for senior management.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>2+ years of relevant professional experience</li><li>Proactive, high-ownership, hands-on mentality</li><li>Curiosity and resourcefulness in solving problems</li><li>A track record of organization, attention to detail, and effective project management</li><li>Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and succinctly to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, manage risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge</li><li>Proficiency in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel</li><li>Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</li><li>Experience in energy markets or energy project development and construction</li><li>Experience with solar industry software (e.g., PVsyst, Anderson Optimization)</li></ul>*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<ul><li>Mostly desk work using standard office equipment</li><li>The position requires some travel for customer site visits, conferences, and company-wide meetings</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Company-paid in-office lunches</li><li>Stock options</li><li>Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits</li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits</li><li>401(k)</li><li>A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate</li></ul><h2>This will be a great fit if:</h2><ul><li>You want to solve challenging problems</li><li>You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact</li><li>You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you</li><li>You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback</li><li>You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there</li><li>You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others</li></ul>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.

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