Solar/BESS Operations Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Solar/BESS Operations Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ, to support operations, maintenance, and performance optimization of utility-scale PV and Battery Energy Storage assets. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and applying best practices for safe, efficient operation.

The position requires a B.S. in engineering related to energy systems, at least 3 years of experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering field related to Energy Systems or Technology.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems.
• Capable of managing small projects or tasks on a larger-scale project, and the ability to mentor less experienced technicians.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
• Minimum of two years of experience with data historians and building performance monitoring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of battery operation and maintenance requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports.
• Must successfully function as a member of a team.
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and positive relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors, and external contractors.
• May be required to work flexible work hours at times.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing operations, maintenance, and performance optimization of solar PV and BESS assets.
• Provide responsive engineering technical support for the operating fleet.
• Recommend and drive solutions to maximize reliability and operation.
• Provide internal SME for Solar modules, inverters, and BESS.
• Contribute to engineering specifications and procedures based on operating lessons.
• Support the O&M team during new project construction and acquisition to readiness.
• Review and evaluate BESS capacity testing.
• Support training programs for site personnel, sharing knowledge.
• Evaluate equipment obsolescence and repowering opportunities.
• Provide technical support for warranties and insurance claims.
• Support Operations Engineering team to solve complex renewable energy problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Electrical drawings interpretation

Education

B.S. in an Engineering field related to Energy Systems or Technology

Tools

Data historians

Building performance monitoring tools

Job description

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• The Solar/BESS Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the ongoing operations, maintenance, and performance optimization of utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. This role focuses on troubleshooting, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and the implementation of best practices to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of solar and storage facilities. This hybrid position is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Provide responsive engineering technical support for the Clearway Solar and BESS operating fleet.
• Recommend and drive solutions that maximize the reliability and operation of Solar and BESS equipment.
• Provide internal subject matter expertise for Solar modules, inverters, and BESS.
• Contribute to the development and updating of engineering specifications and operational procedures, leveraging lessons learned from operating plants.
• Support the O&M team during new project construction and acquisition, ensuring readiness for operation to Clearway standards.
• Review and evaluate BESS capacity testing.
• Support training programs for site personnel, sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Evaluate equipment obsolescence and repowering opportunities or augmentation for existing Solar and BESS plants.
• Provide technical support for warranties and insurance claims.
• Support the Operations Engineering team more generally to solve complex problems associated with renewable energy equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. in an Engineering field related to Energy Systems or Technology.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems.
• Capable of managing small projects or tasks on a larger-scale project, and the ability to mentor less experienced technicians.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
• Minimum of two years of experience with data historians and building performance monitoring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of battery operation and maintenance requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports.
• Must successfully function as a member of a team.
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and positive relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors, and external contractors.
• May be required to work flexible work hours at times.