[Hiring] Senior Manager, PV Energy & Performance Engineering @Origis Energy

Role Description

Origis is seeking a Senior Manager PV Energy & Performance Engineering whose primary responsibility will be modeling, analyzing, and optimizing plant performance for utility solar plus energy storage projects. This role combines deep technical rigor with real-world impact. You will collaborate closely with Business Development, Project Engineering, EPC, Asset Management, and Operations to deliver defensible energy performance assessments and engineering solutions that strengthen reliability, optimize generation, and support long-term project performance.

The Senior Manager PV Energy & Performance Engineering is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Senior Director PV Performance & Technology, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including:

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

Key Responsibilities

• Management of PV production estimates for early to late-stage developments and proposals.
• PVsyst energy modeling, including terrain shade analysis, soiling and snow profiles, probability of exceedance analysis, and life cycle degradation projections.
• 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.
• Conduct capacity testing, including exhibit review, test plan development, and implementation.
• Perform technical due diligence on PPA documentation and M&A activities to support contract negotiations.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in solar energy modeling and optimization.
• Knowledge of data sources, system loss factors, and competency in modeling tools for utility scale PV System production assessments.
• Strong understanding of DC collection systems, plant design, and key drivers of solar asset performance.
• Experience with PVsyst a must; Python, PVLIB experience a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting ASTM E2848 PV capacity and performance testing.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage system is a plus.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Team player; ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and various functional teams.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Location

Austin, TX or Remote for the right individual.

Travel

Up to 20% travel required as necessary.

Job Level

Senior Manager (Subject Matter Expert) - no direct reports.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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