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# Solar Performance Engineer

- **Company:** VALLUM CORPORATION
- **Location:** Greenwich, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000 - $140,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Computer Programming, Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Performance Testing, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e021048c62136e53

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.