Lead technical design (system sizing, equipment selection, electrical modeling) to meet performance and financial targets
Oversee technology selection for PV modules, trackers, DC collection, and wire management systems
Guide Independent Engineers (IE) through project financing diligence
Optimize design to achieve the lowest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
Develop and manage technical specifications for EPC, energy testing protocols, and vendor requirements
Support energy estimation for PPA negotiations and ensure cost-efficient, constructible solutions
Lead analysis of pre-construction met station data to improve energy model accuracy
Collaborate across teams (development, land, procurement) to resolve regulatory, permitting, and technical challenges
Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety standards
Analyze data to diagnose inverter faults and prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports
Use field data to recommend design improvements and maintain as-built models for long-term system analysis
Support clean fuel and green hydrogen energy modeling
Develop simplified energy models for green molecule production

Requirements

BS in Engineering required; MS or PhD in Engineering preferred
6+ years in PV performance engineering for utility-scale systems
Minimum of 5 capacity tests conducted for utility scale PV power plants per ASTM E2848 standard
Managed Independent Engineers scope and deliverables for project financing
Advised procurement on PV module and single-axis tracker purchases for projects ≥100MW or a cumulative 200MW
Expertise in performance optimization and risk assessment
Strong project management skills with a focus on time management and prioritization
Deep understanding of PV modules, DC collection, inverters, and relevant standards (NEC, UL, etc.)
Proficient in tools like PVSyst and Plant Predict
Scripting knowledge (VBA, Matlab, Python) is a plus

Benefits

100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PV performance engineeringsystem sizingelectrical modelingperformance optimizationrisk assessmentenergy modelingcapacity testingroot cause analysisdata analysisdesign improvements

Soft Skills

project managementtime managementprioritizationcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

BS in EngineeringMS in EngineeringPhD in Engineering