Solar Performance Engineer, O&M – Asset Optimization

OneEnergy Renewables; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (six weeks/year)

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Performance Engineer, O&M, to maximize the performance and reliability of our solar portfolio. You will monitor fleet performance with SCADA, identify issues, analyze production trends, and drive continuous improvement across assets.

You will develop and maintain performance reporting, analyze data with PVsyst, investigate losses, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Data Analytics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in engineering, renewable energy, and/or technical project management.
• 2 years of Operations and Maintenance, Performance Engineer, or renewable energy experience preferred.
• Experience with energy modeling tools, such as PVsyst.
• Experience analyzing operational and performance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and support data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc performance reports for OneEnergy's operating solar portfolio.
• Develop and scale the company's performance engineering function by creating standardized reporting tools, data management processes, analytical methodologies, and monitoring practices that support a growing portfolio of solar assets.
• Monitor fleet performance through SCADA systems, production data, and operational metrics to identify trends, underperformance, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform energy yield, availability, production loss, and root cause analyses to support operational decision-making and maximize asset performance.
• Utilize PVsyst models and other performance tools to evaluate actual production against expected performance and identify performance gaps.
• Support owner and vendor invoice reporting and work order management.
• Facilitate communication with asset owner, engineering, and internal relationships to communicate performance trends, operational risks, and recommendations.
• Investigate equipment failures, recurring alarms, and performance issues, working closely with Operations and Engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate with O&M and Asset Management to identify performance and contractual issues.
• Proactively prepare and communicate project status summary and detailed reports to the management team, staff, and customers.

Skills

SCADA data analysis

PV systems analytics

Data analytics

Performance reporting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Data Analytics, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

PVsyst

Job description

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Performance Engineer, O&M, to maximize the performance and reliability of our solar portfolio. You will monitor fleet performance with SCADA, identify issues, analyze production trends, and drive continuous improvement across assets.

You will develop and maintain performance reporting, analyze data with PVsyst, investigate losses, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve asset performance.