PV Energy & Performance Engineer or Manager

Position Description

Origis is seeking a PV Performance Engineer / Manager whose primary responsibility will be modeling, analyzing, and optimizing plant performance for utility solar plus energy storage projects. This individual, reporting to the Director of Technology, will be a subject matter expert on our growing solar technology and analytics team.

The PV Performance Engineer / Manager is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Management of PV production estimates for early to late-stage developments and proposals
• 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
• Perform technical due diligence on PPA documentation and M&A activities to support contract negotiation
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in solar energy modeling and optimization. 10+ years for manager level
• Knowledge of data sources, system loss factors, and competency in modeling tools for utility scale PV System production assessments
• Experience with PVSYST a must. Sunfig, Python, PVLIB experience a plus.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage system is plus.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Excellent 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Job Level          Engineer/Analyst/Manager

Location           Miami, FL; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA , or Remote for the right individual

Travel               Up to 20% travel required as necessary

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 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.