Solar Portfolio Engineer

ACT Power Services; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Performance bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services seeks a Portfolio Engineer to act as the technical liaison for our O&M organization, overseeing performance analysis, troubleshooting, and client interface for a growing fleet of solar and storage assets. This role blends advanced engineering with maintenance planning and client presentations, requiring a broad skill set and strong communication.

The position is ideally hybrid at our main office, with remote options for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field; associate with certs considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and operation in power generation or industrial facilities.
• Experience with VBA, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience with PV technology, DC/AC systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must maintain unescorted access to NERC facilities.
• Office-based with occasional site visits and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Performance analysis of solar and/or storage projects through remote DAS and SCADA systems.
• Act as the main technical contact for plant managers, field operators, utilities, and clients regarding performance and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare site performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead client calls and serve as client interface for technical issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide performance improvement recommendations.
• Develop procedures and tools for efficient operation of a diverse fleet of facilities.
• Develop tools and processes to optimize organizational performance.

Skills

Power engineering

Troubleshooting

Programming

SCADA

Office suite

Education

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

Associate with training/certifications considered

Tools

VBA

Python

SCADA

Job description

ACT Power Service’s Portfolio Engineers are the technical liaisons of our O&M organization. This team of talented engineers provides oversight, management, technical support, and serves as our client interface for our rapidly growing operating fleet. This role requires a broad skill set and an ability to pivot from highly technical performance analysis and troubleshooting to maintenance support and planning to client presentations.

Each Portfolio Engineer will act as the main technical contact for assigned facilities that will range from 500kW to 200+MW in size. The Portfolio Engineer will lead internal and external meetings to discuss performance and optimization recommendations as well provide a variety of reports to both internal and external stakeholders.

This role is ideally a hybrid position assigned to the ACT Power Services main office location. We are open to remote candidates that meet the requirements.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performance analysis of solar and/or storage projects through remote DAS and SCADA systems.
• Provide a central point of contact and support for plant managers, field operators, utilities, and external clients regarding performance, control, and maintenance schedules.
• Site performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead client calls and serve as client interface for technical issues
• Root cause analysis and performance improvement recommendations of underperforming systems.
• Develop procedures and tools necessary for the efficient operation of a diverse fleet of solar and storage facilities
• Develop tools and process to optimize organizational performance
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors or Masters in technical field of study such as engineering, technology, or physics - an Associate degree with professional training or certifications may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and/or operation in a power generation facility or other industrial facilities
• Experience with programing in VBA, Python, or equivalent
• Experience with electrical maintenance, including PV technology, DC systems, AC systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Employees must be able to maintain unescorted access to NERC regulated facilities
• Work is to be primarily performed in an office environment - however, expected to occasionally perform site visits for training and technical support
  
• Must have the ability to travel to site locations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day).
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is sometimes performed outside in the field at job sites. Some sites have offices available. The ability to work in inclement weather conditions is required.

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday
  

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Parental & Other Extended Leaves
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

Employment with ACT Power Services is at-will, where permitted by applicable law.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACT Power Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

ACT Power Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.