Performance Engineer

Urban Grid Solar

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Panthera Grid Partners is seeking a Performance Engineer to maximize the operational and financial performance of utility-scale solar and energy storage assets. You will lead performance analytics, production forecasting, and optimization initiatives across a growing renewable portfolio.

The role requires expertise in PV systems, BESS, SCADA analytics, and advanced data science techniques. Hybrid in Houston with collaboration across O&M, Asset Management, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

3+ years in renewable industry, performance-related role
Strong PV solar and BESS knowledge
Proficiency in data analysis with Excel, Python, MATLAB
Experience with PVsyst software and performance testing

Responsibilities

Monitor fleet-wide solar plant performance vs budget and forecasts
Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs
Lead root-cause analyses for underperformance events
Analyze SCADA, meteorological, inverter data for issues and optimization
Support due diligence for acquisitions and portfolio valuations

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

MATLAB

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Meteorology/Statistics/Physics/Quantitative field

Tools

PVsyst

SCADA platforms (AlsoEnergy, Power Factors)

Excel VBA

MATLAB

Job description

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Panthera Grid Partners is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and sustainable solutions.

Panthera Grid Partners delivers reliable, utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage infrastructure to meet America’s growing demand for domestic energy.

With a portfolio exceeding 10 gigawatts, Panthera Grid Partners operates in U.S. power markets where load growth, grid reliability and capital investment are most critical. The company develops, acquires, builds, and operates renewable energy assets with a disciplined, precision-driven focus on execution, performance, and operational integrity. Through responsible land stewardship and strong local partnerships, Panthera Grid Partners delivers energy projects with respect for land, agriculture, and local priorities, working with landowners and communities to support long‑term land value and strengthen regional economies.

Job Summary

Panthera Grid is seeking an experienced and motivated Performance Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in utility‑scale performance engineering. The Performance Engineer is responsible for maximizing the operational and financial performance of the company's utility‑scale solar and energy storage assets. This role serves as the technical lead for performance analytics, production forecasting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization initiatives across a portfolio of operating renewable energy facilities. The Performance Engineer will have extensive modeling experience with PVsyst, a strong understanding of all inputs required for generating P50 energy estimates and of PV plant construction and operation. The Performance position will report to the Reliability Engineering Manager.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in solar plant and battery storage performance assessment, energy modeling, SCADA analytics, and operational troubleshooting. This individual will work closely with Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Commercial Operations, Development, Engineering, and third‑party service providers to identify performance risks and opportunities, improve fleet availability, and ensure achievement of energy production targets.

The Performance Engineer will be a subject matter expert in photovoltaic system and Battery storage behavior, plant performance metrics, and operational analytics, helping drive continuous improvement across the renewable energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze fleet‑wide solar plant performance, availability, and energy production against budget, P50 forecasts, and contractual guarantees.
Develop, maintain, and improve performance monitoring dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Assist in root cause analyses of underperformance events and production losses.
Evaluate SCADA, meteorological, inverter, tracker, and revenue meter data to identify operational issues and optimization opportunities.
Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance assessments for operating assets.
Validate expected energy production through statistical analysis and comparison against performance models.
Support asset managers in assessing operational risks and revenue impacts associated with plant performance issues.
Collaborate with O&M providers and internal resources to troubleshoot equipment failures and recurring performance losses.
Analyze inverter, tracker, module, and balance‑of‑system performance trends and degradation rates.
Lead performance guarantee evaluations, liquidated damages assessments, and contractual performance testing activities.
Review and update production forecasts, weather assumptions, and performance models as operating data becomes available.
Develop and maintain fleet degradation analyses and long‑term performance projections.
Identify and quantify opportunities for performance improvements and operational cost reductions.
Support due diligence efforts for project acquisitions, financing activities, and portfolio valuations.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Stay current with evolving industry standards, technologies, and best practices related to solar PV, BESS, trackers, inverters, and energy analytics.
Develop automation tools, scripts, and analytical workflows using Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel VBA, or similar platforms.
Support incident investigations and recommend corrective actions to improve fleet reliability and performance.
Onboard new assets in performance platforms.
Minimum 3 years of renewable industry experience in a performance‑related role.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred), Meteorology, Statistics, Physics, or some other quantitative field.
Strong knowledge of PV solar energy systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, Python, MATLAB, Fabric or other related software.
Understanding inverter operation, power conversion principles, and power electronics.
Advanced understanding of and experience with PVsyst software.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to discuss technical and advanced engineering concepts to both expert and non‑technical people.
Self‑motivated, able to work both independently with minimal oversight and in coordination with other groups and individuals.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, at times in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

Experience with utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Experience supporting NERC, ISO, or utility compliance requirements.
Familiarity with SCADA platforms such as AlsoEnergy, Power Factors, OEM monitoring systems, or similar tools.
Experience with performance guarantee testing and ASTM performance testing protocols.
Knowledge of energy markets and renewable asset commercial operations.
Experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced data science applications in renewable energy.
Experience managing third‑party O&M or EPC contractors

Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position.

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