Performance Engineer I

About Radian Generation

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities—including solar, wind, and energy storage.

Who We Serve
Radian Generation’s wide range of commercial, technical, and compliance services provide developers, owners, and operators with critical insights into each aspect of their assets to make better-informed decisions.

Radian Generation is committed to supporting greater diversity in the renewable energy industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The candidate will lead fulfillment of a portfolio of technical asset management contracts for solar renewable energy projects, provide engineering consulting services, and support the Portfolio Management, Onboarding and Technical Asset Management teams. Responsibilities include:

1.    Fulfill technical requirements of the Asset Management contracts including:

·       Evaluation of technical performance of client sites

·       Identify data and performance issues and recommendations for improvement

·       Oversee Operations and Maintenance providers and provide technical feedback and support

·       Track equipment and data outages and take steps to reduce frequency and duration

·       Analysis and feedback on spares strategy

·       Root cause analysis and problem resolution

·       Monthly reporting of site performance metrics

2.        Technical Onboarding of new solar sites including:

·       Drawing and design review of sites

·       Review of PVSyst and setup of expected energy model

·       Data evaluation of site and feedback to client on accuracy

·       Provide technical guidance on handoff from developer to O&M provider

·       Participate in onboarding and turnover calls with client, developer and O&M provider

·       Compare design, model data and financial forecasts to identify gaps and issues

3.    Consulting services including:

·       Drawing and design review

·       Construction and commissioning consulting services

·       Performance analysis of underperforming sites

4.   Other responsibilities:

·       Leads creation of new standard operating procedures

·       Drafts and review technical analyses, reports and presentations to internal and external audiences

·       Provides leadership and coaching to other members of the technical asset management team

3+ years of solar / renewable energy experience preferred

The minimum required qualifications for this position is as follows:

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related energy field from a four-year university

·       3+ years of experience in power generation industry (solar / battery storage / renewable energy experience preferred)

To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

·       Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. Experience reviewing project agreements & terms, with the ability to identify material terms a plus.

·       Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, project timelines, tracks project deadlines, and uses time efficiently.

·       Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.

·       Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

·       Passion: Demonstrates passion to learn in a rapidly growing and oftentimes unstructured environment.

·       Technology: Proficient in the use of Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Prepares and / or provides ad hoc reports for executive management use.

·       Reporting: Experience in data analysis and reporting.

·       Technical knowledge in the following areas:

o   PV plant performance analysis

o   Electrical design

o   Solar industry best practices

o   Energy storage concepts

o   Substation concepts

o   Familiarity with module/inverter/tracking system technology

o   Electrical and solar equipment testing procedures

PV simulation software such as PVSYST