PV Yield, Performance Engineer
BayWa r.e. EMEA
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau • Germany
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About the role
- Define and further develop internal processes and guidelines for yield simulation and performance analysis of PV and BESS hybrid systems
- Support project engineers with expert knowledge to perform detailed yield simulations and optimize project designs from a techno-economic perspective
- Act as the main technical counterpart in discussions with external consultants, ensuring alignment of methodologies and assessments with internal standards
- Coordinate yield studies with external technical advisors and review third-party yield reports
- Analyse monitoring data to identify root causes of performance deviations and conduct field test comparisons
- Train and support project engineers in yield simulation and plant optimization
- Provide technical input for commercial risk assessments and cost optimization
- Define and monitor performance ratio test procedures in collaboration with external stakeholders
- Oversee commissioning of monitoring systems and integration into internal platforms
- Analyse the performance of operating assets, implement lessons learned and coordinate improvements with relevant teams
- Collaborate closely with project development, project management, technical teams and asset operations on yield and performance topics
- Ensure regular internal communication and reporting, as well as alignment with external stakeholders
Requirements
- A university degree in Engineering (electrical, industrial or similar)
- At least 3 years of experience in design, simulation and performance analysis of renewable energy systems
- Strong expertise in yield simulation tools, especially PVsyst
- Extensive experience with monitoring software and data analysis platforms
- Proven ability to review and evaluate third-party yield studies and translate findings into concrete design improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commercial understanding, particularly in the context of contracts with clients and service providers
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, O&M and asset management teams
- Fluent in English
- Solid understanding of PV and BESS systems and components
- Programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA) are a plus
- Experience in stakeholder management in an international environment
Benefits
- Mobile working options and flexible working hours
- Modern office spaces with a welcoming atmosphere
- Company restaurant and barista bar
- Discounted fitness memberships and online shopping benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
yield simulationperformance analysisdesigndata analysismonitoring softwarePV systemsBESS systemsPythonVBAcommercial risk assessments
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationstakeholder management
Certifications
university degree in Engineering