Senior Performance Engineer
Core
Optimizing utility-scale and distributed solar asset performance through advanced analytics, data modeling, and operational efficiency improvements.
Role type
Senior IC solar performance engineer
Builds
Performance models, predictive analytics solutions, and automated reporting workflows
Domain
Renewable energy (Solar PV) + Data Analytics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Solar PV performance engineering, PVsyst modeling, SCADA/time-series data analysis, Python, SQL, Solar plant KPIs, Power BI/Tableau, PV systems knowledge
Preferred skills
AI tooling, pvlib, NREL SAM, Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, ASTM/IEC testing, CMMS platforms, PMP certification
Technologies
Python, SQL, PVsyst, Power BI, Tableau, pvlib, NREL SAM, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Analyze operational and SCADA data from solar PV plants; Evaluate plant performance against expected energy production; Develop performance models and predictive analytics solutions; Identify energy losses, equipment issues, and underperformance drivers; Calculate key performance metrics including PR, availability, and energy performance indicators; Collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Data Science, and Software teams; Support automation of reporting and analytics using modern programming tools and AI-enabled workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
