Solar Performance Engineer

This role focuses on improving solar asset performance using data, analytics, and real-world operational insights across a large solar portfolio. The position is responsible for analyzing energy production, identifying performance issues, calculating energy losses, and supporting operational teams in improving the efficiency and reliability of solar assets., * Extract, validate, and analyze data from Data Acquisition System (DAS) providers to support performance reporting and operational assessments of solar energy assets.

• Perform production analytics, identify performance trends, and investigate deviations from expected energy generation across a large solar portfolio.
• Set up and configure DAS software and coordinate programming activities with Energy Optimization Managers (EOMs), Energy Optimization Technicians (EOTs), and DAS providers.
• Conduct performance testing, including capacity tests, for newly onboarded solar projects.
• Provide monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnostic support to operations teams to resolve performance-related issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, investigate equipment issues, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Calculate and analyze energy losses resulting from equipment outages, underperformance, and system downtime.
• Support project onboarding by validating system data, reviewing monitoring configurations, and ensuring accurate performance tracking.
• Prepare performance reports and provide relevant data to the Customer Service Team for customer reporting.
• Support data analytics, periodic system assessments, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. A graduate degree is a plus but not required.
• 3-4 years of experience in production analytics, renewable energy performance monitoring, performance testing, or technical assessments of energy assets.
• Experience with solar monitoring systems, Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), SCADA, or similar performance-monitoring platforms is preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify performance issues, analyze energy losses, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work with large datasets and information in multiple formats while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Understanding of solar asset operations, equipment performance, and factors affecting energy production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with operations teams, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business and project requirements.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong initiative and follow-through.
• Strong system-level and product-level thinking, with a focus on improving asset performance through data-driven insights.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance