Performance Engineer ( Renewable)

Role Purpose

Step into a utility‑scale solar performance engineer role by supporting daily monitoring, data analysis, and performance reporting for large US solar assets. Monitor operating plants performance, identify issues propagate through the system, and how technical losses translate into financial outcomes.

This role is designed to develop future asset owners — not dashboard operators .

Core Responsibilities

Monitoring & Data Integrity

• Perform daily monitoring of utility-scale PV plants through SCADA and performance platforms.
• Conduct first-level alarm triage, log issues, and escalate as needed.
• Validate production, availability, performance ratio, and curtailment data.
• Maintain clean and organized event logs and performance databases.

Performance Analysis

• Support investigations into underperformance at the inverter, block, or tracker level.
• Assist with loss analysis and basic root-cause assessments.
• Contribute to monthly and annual performance reports.
• Identify key contractual KPIs and take action to limit their influence on revenue and potential liquidated damages.

Contractor & Site Coordination

• Coordinate with O&M service providers regarding routine operational issues.
• Support field visits, site inspections, and basic performance audits.
• Keep technical documentation, as-built drawings, and asset records up to date.

Professional Development

• Build foundational knowledge of PV system design, component behavior, and common failure modes.
• Develop technical skills in data analysis, scripting, automation, and SCADA logic.
• Progress toward independently managing the technical oversight of solar assets.

Requirements

Role Purpose

Step into a utility‑scale solar performance engineer role by supporting daily monitoring, data analysis, and performance reporting for large US solar assets. Monitor operating plants performance, identify issues propagate through the system, and how technical losses translate into financial outcomes.

This role is designed to develop future asset owners — not dashboard operators .

Core Responsibilities

Monitoring & Data Integrity

• Perform daily monitoring of utility-scale PV plants through SCADA and performance platforms.
• Conduct first-level alarm triage, log issues, and escalate as needed.
• Validate production, availability, performance ratio, and curtailment data.
• Maintain clean and organized event logs and performance databases.

Performance Analysis

• Support investigations into underperformance at the inverter, block, or tracker level.
• Assist with loss analysis and basic root-cause assessments.
• Contribute to monthly and annual performance reports.
• Identify key contractual KPIs and take action to limit their influence on revenue and potential liquidated damages.

Contractor & Site Coordination

• Coordinate with O&M service providers regarding routine operational issues.
• Support field visits, site inspections, and basic performance audits.
• Keep technical documentation, as-built drawings, and asset records up to date.

Professional Development

• Build foundational knowledge of PV system design, component behavior, and common failure modes.
• Develop technical skills in data analysis, scripting, automation, and SCADA logic.
• Progress toward independently managing the technical oversight of solar assets.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• An Incredible Team, a Big Mission
  Work alongside smart, passionate people who are genuinely driven to build a cleaner energy future. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and celebrate wins together. Our team culture is strong and stable, reflected in our 87% employee retention rate, which speaks to the environment we’ve worked hard to build.
• Competitive Pay with Transparency from Day One
  We believe in being honest and clear about compensation from the start. The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$115,000. Compensation decisions are based on a thoughtful review of your background, skills, certifications, and the impact you’ll bring to our growing business. Posting salary ranges upfront is part of our commitment to transparency and trust.
• Benefits that Start on Day One
  Your health and financial well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, all available starting your first day.
• Real Work-Life Balance
  We believe great work happens when people feel supported, energized, and trusted. Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.
• A Culture That Walks the Talk
  Our team motto is “Be a Commando.” To us, that means stepping in wherever needed, taking ownership without waiting to be asked, solving problems with creativity and grit, and supporting your teammates without ego. It reflects a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork where everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the mission done.We are building a company where everyone belongs. Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is woven into how we hire, grow, and work every day.