Performance Engineer – Technical Operations
Intersect Power
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Colorado, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $108,000 - $118,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Monitor and Optimize Site Performance
- Track PV and storage system performance using advanced data analytics tools to identify underperformance and emerging issues
- Diagnose root causes using operational data, engineering knowledge, and site feedback
- Prioritize and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution and minimal operational impact
- Strengthen Operational Reporting and Insights
- Develop clear production reports and summaries of field service activities in coordination with site teams and third-party O&M
- Support ongoing root-cause investigations and maintain thorough documentation for operational learnings
- Prepare performance reporting to lenders, highlighting production trends, key issues, and mitigation actions
- Drive Collaboration Across Asset Operations
- Partner with Asset Management to allocate resources and budgets toward the highest-priority site needs
- Coordinate with O&M providers to ensure effective maintenance execution and strong communication flows
- Contribute engineering insight to support real-time operational decision-making
- Enhance Controls and System Performance
- Optimize PV, storage, and plant-level control systems to maximize system availability and output in ERCOT market conditions
- Use modeling tools such as PlantPredict to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities
Requirements
- A technical educational background, such as a STEM bachelor’s degree or a major in environmental or sustainability sciences
- 2+ years of experience as a performance engineer for a power plant operator or developer; experience working with O&M providers is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and quantify performance issues using data
- Proficiency with PlantPredict and other performance modeling tools
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and technical schematics
- Working knowledge of plant operations, electrical systems, SCADA systems, and general power-generation processes
- Experience analyzing equipment performance using digital monitoring and diagnostic tools
- Familiarity with scripting languages, preferably Python
- Proficiency with G Suite and experience using monitoring platforms such as Envision, Power Factors, and AlsoEnergy
- Qualities that will help you succeed: structured problem-solving, curiosity, clear communication, and a collaborative working style
Benefits
- Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot
- Mental health: Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
- Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
- Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data analyticsperformance engineeringperformance modelingelectrical single-line diagramsthree-line diagramstechnical schematicsplant operationsSCADA systemsscripting languagesPython
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsstructured problem-solvingcuriosityclear communicationcollaborative working style