Sargent & Lundy

Empowering great minds to design our future

Senior Performance Engineer – Renewable

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1891H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

114 days ago

Salary

$95.8K - $147.9K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Perform solar resource assessments considering both satellite-based and ground-based data • Analyze operational production and performance data and climatic data from solar projects • Lead and mentor a team of performance engineers responsible for modeling, design review, and technical optimization across the solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects • Conduct long-term solar PV energy production assessments using PVsyst and Excel-based post-processing tools • Prediction of energy production • Perform uncertainty analysis to determine probabilities of exceedance (e.g., P90, P95, P99) • Conduct statistical uncertainty analyses, clipping adjusted degradation analysis • Participate in energy yield assessment process improvement initiatives and process validation • Write technical due diligence reports and communicate results to clients and key stakeholders including developers and financiers • Incorporate appropriate PV modeling assumptions and inputs into simulation • Communicate with clients to answer technical questions with regard to solar resource and energy yield • Support S&L’s independent engineering and technical due diligence services for project financing or asset acquisition of new solar projects • Evaluate solar equipment selections / technologies • Evaluate project execution plans from EPC contractors • Review project contracts including PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements • Review project CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters in financial models • Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations • Collaborate with teammates to define project execution plans • Monitor project schedules and budgets • Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met • Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution • Prepare proposals for new business development opportunities • Travel occasionally to visit project locations and client offices

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science such as chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in the energy industry
  • Experience in design of utility-scale solar projects
  • Previous experience as a renewable energy consultant
  • Experience performing renewable due diligence services
  • Experience performing uncertainty and statistical data analysis
  • Proficiency working with data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with renewable energy project execution and finance
  • Experience with statistical modeling and data analytics
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Experience in writing technical reports and proposals
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
  • Project planning and leadership skills

Benefits

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

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