Senior Field Engineer, Construction

Full-time. Energy is the binding constraint on human progress. Solar and storage are the lowest cost sources of new generation, but the conventional project delivery model has not changed in 30 years and deployment cannot keep pace with demand.

Oakland, CA. Full-time. Planted is the execution layer between a parcel of land and a powered facility. We digitize sites, optimize designs, and deploy robots to build the lowest cost and fastest new power systems at the speed of manufacturing. 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.

Planted Solar is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Senior Field Engineer to manage the successful installation of Planted’s commercial- and utility‑scale solar arrays. The Senior Field Engineer serves as Planted’s onsite technical authority, providing oversight and management of our subcontractors to ensure their execution aligns with our engineering designs. This role is key to project success, requiring someone with a high attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality project installation.

This role will be responsible for training Planted’s subcontractors on our array installation methods and ensuring project execution from project mobilization through testing and final completion. Throughout the installation process, the Senior Field Engineer will maintain a regular on‑site presence and will work with Planted’s subcontractors to identify areas for efficiency, safety, and QC improvements. This role will act as Planted’s first-in-line point of contact for subcontractors while onsite.

You will also be responsible for detailed reporting throughout construction and ensuring effective subcontractor reporting methods.

You will operate cross functionally, liaising with Project Managers, Engineers, and the Procurement team to ensure project execution that aligns with project schedule and engineering and material procurement specs.

The salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $170,000 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 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Maintain a high standard for installation excellence of Planted projects and ensure successful project delivery
• Train contractors and EPCs on Planted’s array installation, quality control methods, and specific reporting methods
• Observe installation processes and collaborate with contractors to address inefficiencies or safety concerns
• Collect, input, and report construction status and installation/QC data
• Utilize Planted software, along with spreadsheets and other methods, to maintain correct and up-to-date project status and data
• Work with contractors to identify more efficient ways to install Planted systems
• Create and update installation documentation including manuals, videos, QC checklists, and other reference material
• Plan and prepare Planted tools and equipment required for installation
• Work with supply chain team to identify and report material defects during construction
• Develop a deep understanding of Planted’s post installation machines, failure modes, and impact to array construction
• Act as Planted first‑in‑line point of contact for subcontractors while onsite
• Work with Planted’s Field Robotics Engineering (FRE) team and subcontractors to establish efficient build plan

• 5+ years experience in field engineering and solar construction
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts relevant to solar arrays
• Extremely high attention to detail. Keen eye for defects and discrepancies
• Experience working with construction contractors and field labor
• Willing to travel 75%, up to 2 week stays in field
• Experience interpreting and communicating information on construction drawings
• Strong foresight ability to predict and plan for potential issues that may impede construction, e.g. safety,…