Renewable Performance Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct assessments of solar resources utilizing both satellite and ground-based data.

• Analyze production, performance, and climatic data from solar energy projects.

• Perform modeling, design reviews, and technical optimizations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.

• Execute long-term assessments of solar PV energy production using PVsyst and Excel-based tools for post-processing.

• Assist in evaluations of utility-scale, residential, commercial, and industrial solar projects.

• Forecast energy production outcomes.

• Carry out uncertainty analyses, including P90, P95, and P99 probabilities of exceedance.

• Conduct statistical uncertainty analyses and clipping-adjusted degradation assessments.

• Engage in improving the energy yield assessment process and validating procedures.

• Collaborate on technical due diligence reports, effectively communicating findings to clients, developers, financiers, and key stakeholders.

• Integrate PV modeling assumptions and inputs into simulations.

• Address technical inquiries from clients related to solar resources and energy yield.

• Provide support for independent engineering and technical due diligence necessary for project financing or asset acquisition.

• Assess selections of solar equipment and technologies.

• Review project execution plans from EPC contractors.

• Evaluate PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements.

• Analyze CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters within financial models.

• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations.

• Collaborate with team members to outline project execution plans.

• Manage multiple projects while upholding high quality standards.

• Interact with clients to clarify requests and ensure successful project execution.

• Draft proposals for new business development opportunities.

• Occasionally travel to project sites and client offices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, or a closely related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in the energy sector.

• In-depth understanding of solar resource assessment and energy yield prediction methodologies.

• Experience in designing utility-scale solar projects, renewable energy consulting, due diligence services, uncertainty analyses, or similar fields.

• Proficient in data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of renewable energy project execution and financing.

• Experience with statistical modeling and data analytics.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven experience in writing technical reports and proposals.

• Familiarity with the incorporation of AI technologies for process enhancement initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and mentor others.

• Skills in project planning and leadership.

• Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans.

• Life & Accident Insurance.

• Disability Coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-Up Daycare.

• FSA & HSA options.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Bonus for obtaining First Professional Licensure.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Bereavement Leave.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses.