CareerPlan

Solar Performance Analyst

Chicago, ILFull-time$77k–$98k2026-05-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Transform plant-level operational and meteorological data into actionable insights to optimize solar asset performance and enable data-driven decision-making.

Role type

Solar Performance Analyst

Builds

Dashboards, automated reporting, and analytical tools for solar fleet operations

Domain

Renewable energy (solar) / Industrial data analytics

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Python (data analysis, automation, time-series), Power BI, SCADA/telemetry data processing, data cleaning and validation, SQL (preferred), AVEVA PI System (Asset Framework, Analyses, Event Frames)

Preferred skills

Utility-scale solar PV operations metrics (availability, PR, capacity factor, degradation), weather and irradiance data analysis (POA, GHI)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain operational metrics, KPIs, and standardized reporting frameworks; Clean, validate, and process raw operational datasets; Design, develop, and maintain reports and visualizations; Partner with operations and engineering to diagnose system underperformance; Manage recurring plant and fleet performance reporting; Perform ad hoc analyses on energy production and revenue impacts; Support regulatory and compliance reporting

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC