Origis Energy is hiring a
Director, PV Energy & Performance Engineering, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Origis Energy is seeking a Director PV Energy & Performance to model, analyze, and optimize plant performance for utility solar plus energy storage projects. The role requires 8+ years of experience in solar energy modeling and optimization, strong communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. The position is eligible for a generous employee benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in solar energy modeling and optimization. Position may be filled at Sr. Manager level with 5+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Management of PV production estimates for early to late-stage developments and proposals
• Work cross functionally to drive design optimization and identify project risks and mitigations
• Collaborate with technical and procurement teams to efficiently model and assess equipment optionality
• Perform technical due diligence on PPA documentation and M&A activities to support contract negotiation
• Participate in the review of EPC contractual exhibits and redlines to ensure alignment with energy model inputs and facility performance expectations
• Contribute to process development and initiatives aimed at furthering modeling team capabilities and accuracy
• Track and manage workflow of solar modeling team and proactively work with internal stakeholders to manage their expectations
• Implement QA/QC programs for the PV modules and the vendors manufacturing processes
• Works across the organization and with IE’s and OE’s to achieve consensus in the target energy outputs for the solar and solar plus storage projects
• Provide project ASTM-based performance testing support and troubleshooting technical input if underperformance is identified or suspected
• Track performance tasks and deadlines during project initial energization and commissioning through substantial completion and handover to O&M

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of solar resource data sources, system loss factors, and competency in modeling tools and best practices for utility scale PV system production assessments
• Demonstrated high proficiency in PVsyst is a must. PVcase, Python, PVLIB, MS Excel experience a plus
• Deep understanding of PV technology such as PV modules, inverters, and SAT racking
• Experience with PV project ASTM-based performance testing protocols desired
• Experience in implementing QA/QC program of PV modules desired
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a plus

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions