Performance Engineering
About The Position
The Performance Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational performance of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage assets across the company’s operating portfolio. This role focuses on performance analytics, asset optimization, and technical issue resolution to maximize availability, reliability, and long-term asset value. The position partners closely with Site Operations, Compliance, Trading, Asset Management, and third-party O&M providers to drive performance improvements and implement data-driven solutions. While market knowledge is valuable, the primary focus of this role is technical performance engineering and asset optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
- 1-3 years of experience in performance engineering, plant engineering, or utility-scale renewable operations.
- Strong understanding of solar PV and/or BESS system performance and degradation drivers.
- Proficiency with performance modeling tools such as PVsyst and PlantPredict.
- Working knowledge of Python and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Technical understanding of SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, DC and AC systems.
- Experience analyzing equipment performance and identifying optimization opportunities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
- Effective communicator with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting assets in ISO markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP) preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze real-time and historical performance data for solar PV and BESS assets to identify underperformance trends.
- Develop actionable remediation plans to improve availability, generation, and operational efficiency.
- Create and enhance Python-based tools to automate performance analysis and reporting.
- Establish and standardize best practices for performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and reporting across the portfolio.
- Provide periodic updates to Operations, Asset Management, Trading, and executive stakeholders on asset performance and risk exposure.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis efforts in coordination with site teams and technical experts.
- Track high-priority issues through resolution, ensuring accountability and timely corrective action.
- Support site operations teams and O&M providers in troubleshooting performance issues.
- Collaborate on performance modeling updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
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; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
- Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
- $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
