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Solar Performance Engineer (Utility-Scale Renewable Energy)
Travel: As needed to meet service level agreements or attend business-critical meetings
Position Overview
As a Performance Engineer, you will play a key role in maximizing operational efficiency and asset performance across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS). You'll blend strong technical acumen, data-driven decision-making, and client-facing project management skills to ensure high levels of performance and reliability.
This role requires a balance of analytical problem-solving and customer service, as you'll serve as the main point of contact for clients while collaborating closely with internal field and control center teams. Ideal candidates are technically curious, highly organized, and excellent communicators-both verbally and in writing.
Key Responsibilities
Education
This position is part of a growing team in a leading renewable energy firm focused on delivering innovative solutions across the commercial utility sector. Performance Engineers are central to that mission, combining technical expertise with strategic client partnership to drive results across large-scale solar and storage portfolios.
- We are hiring for both one Senior level Engineer and one Junior level Engineer
Travel: As needed to meet service level agreements or attend business-critical meetings
Position Overview
As a Performance Engineer, you will play a key role in maximizing operational efficiency and asset performance across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS). You'll blend strong technical acumen, data-driven decision-making, and client-facing project management skills to ensure high levels of performance and reliability.
This role requires a balance of analytical problem-solving and customer service, as you'll serve as the main point of contact for clients while collaborating closely with internal field and control center teams. Ideal candidates are technically curious, highly organized, and excellent communicators-both verbally and in writing.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Oversight & Coordination Lead day-to-day project operations, schedule meetings, assign resources, and monitor budgets and milestones. Ensure timelines and deliverables are met, escalating issues as needed to keep projects on track.
- Client-Facing Performance Management Act as the primary liaison for your assigned sites. Provide remote performance analytics and insights to support both the control center and field teams. Lead performance calls with clients and internal stakeholders regarding asset status and availability.
- Portfolio Management Oversee a portfolio of BESS and renewable projects, ensuring preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and performance monitoring are executed to standard.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with project directors, clients, and cross-functional teams to continuously improve systems and processes. Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Team Leadership (for Mid-Senior Level Roles) Provide oversight and guidance to 2-3 team members. Participate in hiring, coaching, performance management, and strategic staffing decisions.
- Reporting & Documentation Generate clear, data-rich reports and presentations using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SmartSheet. Maintain records and update operational documentation and procedures.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3 years of experience in power plant operations, renewable energy, or SCADA systems
- Demonstrated success in managing data-driven projects with client interaction
- Prior experience in solar or BESS operations
- Familiarity with performance modeling tools (e.g., PVSYST)
- Working knowledge of inverter/BESS manufacturers such as SunGrow, Power Electronics, or Solectria
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, MS Office, SmartSheet, and performance analytics tools
- Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical diagrams, SCADA networks, and system architecture
- Strong understanding of MODBUS, TCP/IP, fiber optics, and data acquisition systems
- Thermography (Level 1) and basic IT/network troubleshooting are a plus
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- CPR/First Aid
- PMI or equivalent project management certification
- Deep familiarity with solar, battery storage, and power generation systems (600V-1500V DC)
- Understanding of NEC codes, OSHA regulations, and standard construction/design practices
- Exposure to areas such as finance, consulting, or private equity is a bonus
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Comfort moving over uneven terrain
- Ability to sit or drive for extended periods
This position is part of a growing team in a leading renewable energy firm focused on delivering innovative solutions across the commercial utility sector. Performance Engineers are central to that mission, combining technical expertise with strategic client partnership to drive results across large-scale solar and storage portfolios.
