Performance Engineer I

Carolina Solar Services, LLC; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Paid professional development

Paid Solar Sabbaticals

Travel reimbursement at GSA rates

Long term disability insurance

Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data

Descripción de la vacante

Carolina Solar Services, LLC in Durham, NC is seeking a Performance Engineer I to monitor PV plant performance, analyze faults, and support maintenance teams. You will work in the Performance Engineering group, focusing on data analysis and issue resolution with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

The role requires problem-solving, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Office-based with on-call shifts and occasional on-site visits in Durham.

Formación

• Engineering or technical degree required.
• 1+ year of renewable field experience or technical support experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Daily monitoring of PV plant performance and fault evaluation.
• Create and manage CMMS work orders.
• Provide logistical and technical engineering support for maintenance & asset management teams.
• Engage with clients and utilities professionally and technically.
• Conduct statistical analysis of meteorological and power generation data sets.

Conocimientos

Python/SQL

Power systems understanding

Excel proficiency

Educación

Engineering, Math or technical field degree

Herramientas

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Performance Engineer I

Reporting To: Performance Engineer Manager

Department: Performance Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Durham, NC

Carolina Solar Services provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.

Position Summary:

The Performance Engineering (PE) team is a dynamic department responsible for discovery, troubleshooting, and solution creation for a variety of issues across the organization. The central focus of our work surrounds PV plant performance and an ideal candidate has the ability to problem solve creatively while tracking a plethora of issues.

Essential Functions:

• Daily monitoring of PV generator plant performance and fault evaluation
• CMMS work order creation and management
• Logistical and technical engineering support for maintenance & asset management teams
• Client and utility engagement (professional and technical)
• Statistical analysis of datasets, including meteorological and power generation datasets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to manage issues to resolution
• Near excessive attention to detail necessary
• Ability to stay calm and collected while working under pressure
• Ability to prioritize work based on internal and external needs

Minimum Qualifications (one of the following):

• Degree in engineering, math, or other technical field of study
• 1+ years in renewable field
• 1+ years in technical support role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming skills (Python/SQL)
• Power systems understanding
• Proficiency in Excel

Work Environment:

• Majority of work to be completed in an office environment
• Must have stable internet access or be able to come into Durham office
• Must be able to work on call shifts during evenings and weekends
• Occasional on-site visits

Company Benefits:

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
• Long term disability insurance coverage
• Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.