Application Guide
How to Apply for Engineering Manager
at Reactivate
🏢 About Reactivate
Reactivate is a mission-driven renewable energy company focused on empowering low-income communities through solar, storage, and EV charging projects. As an Invenergy company, it combines the resources of a major developer with a social impact focus, creating equitable energy solutions and job opportunities for working-class communities.
About This Role
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to design and deploy community solar, C&I solar, and energy storage projects. Your work directly impacts the expansion of renewable energy access to underserved communities, driving both environmental and economic benefits.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a stand-up meeting with your engineering team, reviewing project timelines and technical challenges. You'll then meet with project developers to align on community engagement strategies, followed by a deep dive into a system design review for a new community solar site. After lunch, you could interview a candidate for a senior engineer role and end the day by reviewing budget allocations for upcoming projects.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Reactivate Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years of engineering management experience in renewable energy, specifically solar and storage.
- Demonstrates a passion for social equity and experience working on projects that benefit low-income or marginalized communities.
- Possesses strong technical expertise in PV system design, battery storage, and grid interconnection.
- Exhibits leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality projects on time and budget.
📝 Tips for Applying to Reactivate
Tailor your resume to highlight projects that involved community solar or low-income benefit programs, not just utility-scale.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your personal values to Reactivate's mission of equitable energy access.
Mention any experience with grant-funded or subsidized renewable energy projects (e.g., IRA, state incentives).
Showcase your ability to manage remote teams, as this role is remote-first.
Include specific metrics (e.g., MW deployed, cost savings achieved) to demonstrate your impact.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your alignment with Reactivate's mission to serve low-income communities through renewable energy.", 'Your engineering management experience leading solar/storage projects from design to commissioning.', 'Your ability to drive innovation while maintaining cost-effectiveness for community benefit.', 'Your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in team building and project development.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Reactivate's website and case studies on community solar projects they've completed.
- → Understand Invenergy's role as parent company and how Reactivate operates independently.
- → Research the specific state policies (e.g., community solar programs) in regions where Reactivate operates.
- → Look into the Great Place to Work certification and employee reviews on Glassdoor to understand culture.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on technical achievements without linking them to community impact.
- Ignoring the remote aspect—failing to demonstrate experience with remote team management.
- Using generic language about 'renewable energy' without mentioning low-income or equitable access.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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