Suncast

Solar projects depend on strong design engineering to move from concept to construction. Design engineers assess site feasibility, optimize layouts, navigate permitting challenges, and ensure projects are financially viable. Without their expertise, developments can stall. This role is also a key entry point into the solar industry, offering a path to more senior positions in project development and engineering.Phil Hofmeyer, Design Engineering Manager at New Leaf Energy, a pure-play renewable energy developer, brings over a decade of experience in solar project design and engineering. With a background in both technical execution and team leadership, he has helped scale engineering teams and streamline development processes for utility-scale and distributed energy projects. Phil shares what makes design engineering such a crucial part of the development process, how design decisions impact project bankability, and why permitting and interconnection remain major hurdles for solar projects.If you’d