Remote Senior Operations Engineer for Solar Plants

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Ranch is seeking an Operations Engineer (remote) to provide engineering support across the operating fleet, focusing on reliability, performance, and issue resolution. The role bridges field execution, engineering analysis, and vendor engagement across the full plant, from PV array to interconnection, collaborating with Power Conversion and Substation Engineers.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting across the fleet, addressing defects and underperformance, turning observations into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred).
• 0–5 years for Operations Engineer; 6+ years for Senior Operations Engineer.
• Utility‑scale solar operations experience preferred for Senior.
• Field experience troubleshooting PV arrays, DC systems, inverters, and MV equipment.
• Experience with OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary engineering resource for the Asset Operations team, providing troubleshooting support and coordinating corrective action implementation across the plant.
• Drive the resolution of key technical issues across the fleet, including serial defects, major equipment failures, and sustained underperformance.
• Translate field observations, inspection results, and performance data into clear problem statements and actionable solutions.
• Support O&M teams with structured troubleshooting and escalation.
• Own technical issues related to the PV array and DC balance of plant, including modules, trackers, DC collection, and grounding systems.
• Support technical issues on the AC balance of plant, from padmount transformers to the point of interconnection, including MV collection systems.

Skills

PV plant systems

Root cause analysis

Electrical testing

SCADA troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical drawings

Thermography

Job description

Silicon Ranch is seeking an Operations Engineer (remote) to provide engineering support across the operating fleet, focusing on reliability, performance, and issue resolution. The role bridges field execution, engineering analysis, and vendor engagement across the full plant, from PV array to interconnection, collaborating with Power Conversion and Substation Engineers.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting across the fleet, addressing defects and underperformance, turning observations into