[Hiring] Senior Performance Engineer @WIZELINE

Role Description

We're seeking a Senior PV Performance Engineer to support a growing portfolio of utility-scale and distributed solar assets across the United States. This role combines solar performance engineering, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making to optimize plant performance, identify energy losses, and improve operational efficiency across the portfolio.

• Analyze operational and SCADA data from solar PV plants.
• Evaluate plant performance against expected energy production.
• Develop performance models and predictive analytics solutions.
• Identify energy losses, equipment issues, and underperformance drivers.
• Calculate key performance metrics including PR, availability, and energy performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Data Science, and Software teams.
• Support automation of reporting and analytics using modern programming tools and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar PV performance engineering, asset management, or performance analytics.
• Strong experience with PVsyst and photovoltaic performance modeling.
• Experience analyzing SCADA and time-series operational data.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Knowledge of solar plant KPIs, energy losses, and performance testing.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of PV systems, inverters, trackers, and solar operations.

Requirements

• AI Tooling Proficiency: Leverage one or more AI tools to optimize and augment day-to-day work, including drafting, analysis, research, or process automation. Provide recommendations on effective AI use and identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
• pvlib, NREL SAM.
• Machine Learning.
• AWS or Azure.
• ASTM / IEC performance testing.
• CMMS platforms such as Fiix, Maximo, or Sitetracker.
• PMP certification.

Benefits

• A High-Impact Environment.
• Commitment to Professional Development.
• Flexible and Collaborative Culture.
• Global Opportunities.
• Vibrant Community.
• Total Rewards.
• *Specific benefits are determined by the employment type and location.