Solar Operations Performance Engineer — Flexible Schedule

ACT Power Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Portfolio Engineer to oversee performance analysis for solar and storage facilities ranging from 500 kW to 200+ MW. You will coordinate with plant managers, field operators, utilities, and clients, providing technical support and reporting on performance and maintenance plans.

The role requires a technical degree (or equivalent) and experience with DAS/SCADA, VBA or Python, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/technology/physics; an Associate degree with training may count
• Experience monitoring/troubleshooting/operation in a power generation facility or industrial facilities
• Proficiency with MS Office; VBA or Python experience
• Must be able to maintain unescorted access to NERC regulated facilities
• Office-based with occasional site visits for training and technical support

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analysis of solar and/or storage projects using remote DAS and SCADA systems
• Serve as central point of contact for plant managers, field operators, utilities, and clients on performance and maintenance schedules
• Prepare site performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead client calls and act as the client interface for technical issues
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend performance improvements for underperforming systems
• Develop procedures and tools for efficient operation of a diverse solar/storage fleet
• Create tools and processes to optimize organizational performance

Skills

VBA

Python

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/technology/physics

Associate degree with professional training or certifications

Tools

DAS

SCADA

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Portfolio Engineer to oversee performance analysis for solar and storage facilities ranging from 500 kW to 200+ MW. You will coordinate with plant managers, field operators, utilities, and clients, providing technical support and reporting on performance and maintenance plans.

The role requires a technical degree (or equivalent) and experience with DAS/SCADA, VBA or Python, and MS Office.