Solar Performance Engineer: Modeling, Diagnostics & FieldOps

Summit Ridge Energy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Ridge Energy is seeking a Performance Engineer to support solar PV and energy storage projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will assist with energy modeling, field diagnostics, and performance data analysis under senior guidance.

This role offers hands-on experience across modeling, testing procedures, and cross‑functional project support, with a focus on protecting asset value and production assumptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; ABET-preferred.
• 1+ year of professional/co-op experience as a Performance Engineer or in renewable energy.
• Experience with PVsyst or equivalent solar energy modeling software.
• Familiarity with energy modeling and testing procedures (e.g., ASTM E2848).
• Exposure to SCADA/DAS or MET station data.
• Knowledge of EPC/O&M/Interconnection contracts preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support energy modeling activities using PVsyst and assist with preconstruction analysis.
• Review design inputs affecting modeled energy and performance (meteorological data, equipment, losses).
• Assist in technical due diligence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute capacity and availability test procedures and analyses.
• Monitor SCADA/DAS, inverter, and tracker UIs to identify underperformance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

SCADA/DAS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PVsyst

Salesforce

Procore

DAS

Job description

Summit Ridge Energy is seeking a Performance Engineer to support solar PV and energy storage projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will assist with energy modeling, field diagnostics, and performance data analysis under senior guidance.

This role offers hands-on experience across modeling, testing procedures, and cross‑functional project support, with a focus on protecting asset value and production assumptions.