Senior Solar Energy Analyst

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company

Senior Solar Energy Analyst conducting solar resource assessments and working with a data-driven team at DNV for North American projects.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solar resource assessment, energy production modeling, and performance analysis, with proficiency in statistical data analysis and industry-standard solar modeling software. Capable of delivering high-quality technical reports and communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

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Solar Resource AssessmentEnergy Production ModelingStatistical Data AnalysisPython Data Science PackagesSolar Modeling Software

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Hard Skills

Solar Resource Assessment PrinciplesEnergy Production ModelingStatistical Data AnalysisMeasure-Correlate-Predict (MCP) AnalysisPhotovoltaic System OperationData Analysis Software ProficiencyAnalytical Tool DevelopmentQuality Assurance ActivitiesTechnical Report PreparationProject Management

Soft Skills

CuriosityContinuous Improvement MindsetOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPythonJupyter NotebooksGitSolarFarmerPlantPredictPVcasePVSystPvlibSAM

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale SolarDistributed GenerationCommunity SolarResidential SolarHybrid Renewable EnergyBankable Energy Yield AssessmentsQHSSE MindsetData-Driven CultureTechnical ReviewProcess Improvements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct long-term solar resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale, distributed generation, commercial & industrial, community solar, residential, and hybrid renewable energy projects. Analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform energy modeling, predict energy production, and conduct statistical uncertainty analyses.
Analyze operational production and performance data from solar plants, evaluate resource variability, derive modeling parameters, assess system losses including degradation, and support the development of bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, acquisition, and operational decision-making.
Ensure deliverable quality according to DNV's standards: As one of the Senior Solar Energy Analysts on the Solar Energy Assessment team, you will prepare technical reports, collaborate with team members on appropriate assumptions and methodologies, communicate technical findings and project outcomes to customers and other project stakeholders, and conduct technical review and quality assurance activities while contributing to the continuous improvement of DNV's solar energy assessment methodologies and deliverables.
Be a part of a trusted and independent data-driven culture: Work with DNV's team of analysts to ensure the latest industry methods, tools, and technologies are implemented. Contribute to process improvements, support the development and maintenance of analytical tools and software workflows, and develop as a trusted expert through technical rigor, innovation, and quality execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering, atmospheric science, mathematics, environmental science, or related quantitative field.
Minimum Five (5) years of experience performing a similar role in North America.
Comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment principles, solar energy production modeling, solar plant performance analysis, and photovoltaic system operation.
Experience conducting Measure-Correlate-Predict (MCP) analyses and understanding solar resource variability and its impact on long-term energy estimates.
Strong statistical data-analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel, Python, or other data-analysis software.
Proficiency with Python data science packages (e.g., Pandas, NumPy), Jupyter notebooks, version control systems (e.g., Git), and software development workflows.
Experience with industry-standard solar modeling software such as SolarFarmer, PlantPredict, PVcase, PVSyst, pvlib, SAM, or similar tools.
Ability and experience using approved AI tools to accelerate data analysis, coding, quality checks, research, and technical drafting while independently validating outputs and protecting confidential information.
Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance analytical methods, automate repeatable workflows, and improve the quality and efficiency of project delivery.
Ability to critically evaluate analytical outputs, identify inconsistencies, and investigate unexpected results
Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word and Excel.
Strong overall computer skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated excellence in written English communication and presentation abilities.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven QHSSE mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
401(k) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
Career advancement opportunities