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# Performance Engineer I

- **Company:** Carolina Solar Services
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_2e17b195

## About the Role

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

 * Strong organization skills

 * Ability to manage issues to resolution

 * Near excessive attention to detail necessary

 * Ability to stay calm and collected while working under pressure

 * Ability to prioritize work based on internal and external needs

Minimum Qualifications (one of the following):

 * Degree in engineering, math, or other technical field of study

 * 1+ years in renewable field

 * 1+ years in technical support role

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Programming skills (Python/SQL)

 * Power systems understanding
 * Proficiency in Excel

Work Environment:

 * Majority of work to be completed in an office environment

 * Must have stable internet access or be able to come into Durham office

 * Must be able to work on call shifts during evenings and weekends

## Description

The Performance Engineering (PE) team is a dynamic department responsible for discovery, troubleshooting, and solution creation for a variety of issues across the organization. The central focus of our work surrounds PV plant performance and an ideal candidate has the ability to problem solve creatively while tracking a plethora of issues.

Essential Functions:

 * Daily monitoring of PV generator plant performance and fault evaluation

 * CMMS work order creation and management

 * Logistical and technical engineering support for maintenance & asset management teams

 * Client and utility engagement (professional and technical)

 * Statistical analysis of datasets, including meteorological and power generation datasets