Performance Engineer

Summary

Join the 174 Power Global team as a Performance Engineer, responsible for running energy performance forecasts and analyses for PV and ESS development projects and operating facilities.

Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering or Atmospheric Physics, or closely related numerate discipline, with at least three years of relevant experience
• An advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline is strongly preferred and may count towards experience requirements
• Experience with energy resource data analysis and PVSYST production modeling software. Familiarity with Plant Predict, SAM, Helioscope, and/or Python is an advantage
• Previous exposure to one or more of: PV module manufacturing quality assurance and testing; renewable energy project development; power generation; solar plant performance and/ore operations, testing and troubleshooting of inverters or generators
• Polished interpersonal, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize concurrent tasks, and to work effectively in a collaborative virtual environment
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 20%) to project sites (often in remote locations), to lead or participate in meetings or seminars, and when necessary to work overtime on short

Responsibilities

• Perform energy production forecasting and analysis activities for all development projects and operating facilities and support technical diligence on site selection and project acquisitions
• Assist in the implementation of performance engineering and optimization of system designs for PV and ESS projects, to achieve targets for production, generating capacity, capital cost, financial returns, etc
• Evaluate energy input assessments, shading analysis, soiling estimation, terrain impacts, and output forecast methods, reports, and models. Perform analyses to maximize forecast and actual production and enhance project value
• Assist in the process of reviewing performance testing and commissioning protocols, data, analysis, calculations, and results
• Consolidate energy production model inputs and analysis in support of performance-related aspects of power purchase agreements, EPC contracts, interconnection agreements, equipment warranties, etc
• Contribute to the development of technical team capability, technology roadmap, software tools, project and engineering management processes, etc
• Collaborate with colleagues, consultants, and contractors, and facilitate virtual and in-person meetings, to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises, and resolve conflicts
• Support the ongoing search for improved system performance by contributing to evaluations of new techniques, technologies, systems, and components, and being a resource regarding emerging best practices, products, technologies, and techniques in the clean energy industry