Solar & BESS Performance Engineer: Maximize Energy Yield

CIG Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Orlando seeks a Performance Engineer: Solar & BESS to support its multi-gigawatt project portfolio. This role involves technical leadership for solar and battery energy storage projects, ensuring models and designs are commercially viable. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in performance engineering, focusing on energy modeling and data analytics. Join a company dedicated to pioneering American-made energy infrastructure with a strong emphasis on innovation and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as a Performance Engineer or related technical role within the renewable energy industry.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy suppliers, EPC execution, markets, and technology trends.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical performance lead ensuring energy yield and performance assumptions.
• Provide technical due diligence across project lifecycle from development to operations.
• Own weather resource assessment and energy production modeling for utility-scale projects.
• Collaborate with EPC partners and project managers for design quality and execution alignment.

Skills

PVsyst

Solar and BESS energy modeling software

Utility-scale project development and execution

Solar PV system design and performance modeling

Degradation analysis and long-term reliability tracking

Data analytics and performance monitoring

Advanced Excel modeling

Job description

A leading renewable energy firm in Orlando seeks a Performance Engineer: Solar & BESS to support its multi-gigawatt project portfolio. This role involves technical leadership for solar and battery energy storage projects, ensuring models and designs are commercially viable. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in performance engineering, focusing on energy modeling and data analytics. Join a company dedicated to pioneering American-made energy infrastructure with a strong emphasis on innovation and integrity.