Senior Performance Engineer

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wizeline in the United States is seeking a Senior PV Performance Engineer to optimize solar asset performance across a growing portfolio. You will analyze SCADA data, develop performance models, and collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Data Science, and Software teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in solar PV performance engineering, strong PVsyst, Python, SQL, and experience with analytics platforms like Power BI or Tableau, plus familiarity with PV systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar PV performance engineering, asset management, or performance analytics.
• Strong PVsyst experience for performance modeling and analysis.
• Experience analyzing SCADA and time-series operational data.
• Strong Python and SQL skills for data analytics and modeling.
• Knowledge of PV plant KPIs, energy losses, and performance testing.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of PV systems, inverters, trackers, and solar operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and SCADA data from solar PV plants.
• Evaluate plant performance against expected energy production.
• Develop performance models and predictive analytics solutions.
• Identify energy losses, equipment issues, and underperformance drivers.
• Calculate key performance metrics including PR, availability, and energy performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Data Science, and Software teams.
• Support automation of reporting and analytics using modern programming tools and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

PV systems knowledge

PVsyst

Python

SQL

SCADA data analysis

Power BI/Tableau

Inverters/ trackers

Tools

PVlib

NREL SAM

AWS

Azure

Fiix/Sitetracker

Job description

We are:Wizeline, a global AI-native technology solutions provider, develops cutting-edge, AI-powered digital products and platforms. We partner with clients to leverage data and AI, accelerating market entry and driving business transformation. As a global community of innovators, we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and impact.

With the right people and the right ideas, there's no limit to what we can achieve

About the role:

We're seeking a Senior PV Performance Engineer to support a growing portfolio of utility-scale and distributed solar assets across the United States.

This role combines solar performance engineering, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making to optimize plant performance, identify energy losses, and improve operational efficiency across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and SCADA data from solar PV plants.
• Evaluate plant performance against expected energy production.
• Develop performance models and predictive analytics solutions.
• Identify energy losses, equipment issues, and underperformance drivers.
• Calculate key performance metrics including PR, availability, and energy performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Data Science, and Software teams.
• Support automation of reporting and analytics using modern programming tools and AI-enabled workflows.

Must-have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in solar PV performance engineering, asset management, or performance analytics.
• Strong experience with PVsyst and photovoltaic performance modeling.
• Experience analyzing SCADA and time-series operational data.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Knowledge of solar plant KPIs, energy losses, and performance testing.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of PV systems, inverters, trackers, and solar operations.

Nice-to-have:

• AI Tooling Proficiency: Leverage one or more AI tools to optimize and augment day-to-day work, including drafting, analysis, research, or process automation. Provide recommendations on effective AI use and identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
• pvlib, NREL SAM.
• Machine Learning.
• AWS or Azure.
• ASTM / IEC performance testing.
• CMMS platforms such as Fiix, Maximo, or Sitetracker
• PMP certification

What we offer:

• A High-Impact Environment
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Flexible and Collaborative Culture
• Global Opportunities
• Vibrant Community
• Total Rewards

Specific benefits are determined by the employment type and location.

Find out more about our culture here.