Senior Solar Energy Analyst — Data-Driven Resource Modeling

DNV GL USA, INC.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Solar Energy Analyst to join the Renewables and Power Grids group to deliver solar resource and energy assessment services across North America.

You will analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform modeling, assess uncertainty, and contribute to bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, and operations. The role emphasizes technical rigor, quality, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting solar resource assessments for utility-scale and distributed generation is required.
• Ability to analyze solar/climate data and perform energy modeling with statistical uncertainty.
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-term solar resource and energy production assessments for various solar project types.
• Analyze datasets, perform energy modeling, predict production and uncertainties.
• Evaluate project data and support bankable yield assessments for development and financing.

Skills

Solar energy modeling

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Energy yield modeling

Python/R

Data visualization

Climatology/dataset analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Tools

PVSyst

SAM

Excel

Job description

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Solar Energy Analyst to join the Renewables and Power Grids group to deliver solar resource and energy assessment services across North America.

You will analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform modeling, assess uncertainty, and contribute to bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, and operations. The role emphasizes technical rigor, quality, and innovation.