Careers

Overview

The Senior Yield Engineer will serve as a knowledge center for all production and operating data.  At least 5 years of experience in solar asset management and/or operations with good understanding of solar project technical characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct energy estimates for solar and energy storage projects using industry leading software and company proprietary software 
  • Shading analysis including site topography 
  • Snow and soiling loss calculations 
  • Performance ratio (PR) calculations 
• Conduct uncertainly calculations 
• Research the latest tools, programs and papers for a continuous improvement of the company’s energy modelling capabilities 
• Review equipment test reports for application of results on energy estimates 
• Leverage operating data to formulate updated energy modeling assumptions 
• Coordinate and manage the 3rd party resources (Owner’s Engineers) in the preparation of energy estimates; perform QAQC of results and ensure deadlines are met 
• Conduct weekly performance analysis of operational projects using technical understanding of PV and BESS operations to identify underperformance and undetected downtime 
• Work with team members to build automated analysis based on performance analysis findings 
• Review and occasionally conduct performance testing (PR test or Capacity test) for newly built plants 
• Prepare documentation to present energy modeling results and assumption to tird party financing parties (investors, independent engineers) 
• Lead the negotiation with third party financing parties and technical advisors of energy modeling parameters and results 
• Discuss inputs and results with peers, colleagues, clients and counterparts 
• Work with meteorological databases and ground measured meteo data, and the providers of such data 
• Create typical meteorological years (TMY) files 
• Other tasks as directed 

Requirements

• 5+ experience in energy modeling and performance analysis of solar projects with commercial tools such as PVsyst 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics  
• Read, analyze and interpret designs and technical procedures 
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus 
• Experience with Python, Matlab and R are highly desirable 
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite and Smartsheet 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel VBA and Excel formulas 
• Proficient use of English is a must 
• Goal driven, Self-directed and detail oriented 
• Strong management skills 
• Strong analytical and technical as well as problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to perform under high pressure and dynamic work environment managing multiple project deliverables 
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate technical and commercial information and translate that into appropriate opinions or assessments 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team across multiple offices and time-zones and manage multiple concurrent projects 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as task prioritization 
• A strong personal commitment to continuous improvement 
• Be able to conduct business and perform technical writing in English