Sol Systems is seeking a Solar Performance Engineer to join the Asset Management Group. As Sol Systems’ base of customers and projects grows, asset management will play an increasingly vital role for the company. The Asset Management team helps Sol Systems’ clients manage their solar investments through technical and financial analysis and advisory services. The team also supports Sol Systems’ strategic vision by monitoring the company’s direct investments, managing financial exposure from existing contracts, and advising the company on strategic initiatives. The group provides real-world feedback to internal and external stakeholders from technical analysis of its operating portfolio. This is a great opportunity to gain visibility and breadth into our Utility Scale and C&I teams and the various types of assets that Sol develops.
Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed well over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future.
Sol has been founder-led throughout its 16 years of operations and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.
The Solar Performance Engineer will be responsible for:
- Engineering support for a growing portfolio of operational distributed generation (DG) and utility-scale solar projects
- Manage O&M service providers to resolve issues and ensure optimal PV project performance. Proactively identify, address, and resolving concerns, risks, and questions about system performance and construction. Prepare technical performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Build and streamline internal processes and tools to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, especially for large-scale performance data and analytics. Utilize various tools and software platforms to support commissioning and onboarding of solar projects as they transition from construction to operations
- Maintain a database of existing and future distributed generation and utility assets by entering maintenance events and performance data and validating record integrity by cross-referencing with source data. Maintain accurate inventory of key project attributes including installed equipment, spare parts, warranty period & service contract milestones
- Provide management with feedback on O&M contract provisions to improve future contracting procedures and performance. Ensure that the company adheres to contractual reporting requirements related to the performance of assets and trend analysis of issues that occur, as well as suggesting process improvements and generating correspondence to O&M subcontractors
- Administer warranty/performance guarantees by ensuring minimum production guarantees are met with regards to the EPC/O&M contracts. Work with external partners such as O&M service providers, equipment manufacturers, and software companies
- Promote a continuous improvement culture by providing feedback from the field to Sol’s Origination, Development, Engineering, and Construction teams. Occasional travel required to PV construction and operational sites
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 0 - 2 years of work experience
- Strong desire to work in the solar energy industry
- Proficiency with data science and data visualization tools such as Python and Power BI a plus
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to succinctly summarize complex technical issues, both in writing and verbally
Location & Hours:
This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, fitness reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will not be considered. Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Deadline:
We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
