Sr. Energy Project Analyst

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Sr. Energy Project Analyst to serve as a customer-facing financial modeling expert for commercial, industrial, and community energy storage and solar projects across the United States.

You will validate assumptions, develop detailed financial models, and work closely with sales, engineering, product, and project finance teams. The role is onsite at our Santa Clara, CA office and requires 3–5 years in renewable energy with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, with exposure to distributed generation, community solar, or energy storage.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including macros and scenario analysis.
• Familiarity with PV and ESS design tools (HelioScope, Energy Toolbase) and production modeling.
• Knowledge of electricity markets, tariff structures, and incentive programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct energy storage analytics to analyze the business value of energy revenue streams and support internal/external teams.
• Model cash-flows over 20-year horizons and assist with project economics.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for project economics, returns, and risk.
• Validate assumptions and optimize project economics in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze inputs (revenue forecasts, CapEx/OpEx, equipment specs) for accurate modeling.
• Perform market and competitive research to inform pricing and forecasts.
• Prepare client-facing presentations and support the sales team.
• Assist in preliminary solar and energy storage system designs for feasibility.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Python/ Matlab data analysis

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

HelioScope

Energy Toolbase

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Energy Project Analyst will be a customer facing financial modeling expert for commercial, industrial and community scale energy storage & solar projects across United States. The Senior Analyst is expected to participate in validation, assessment, and valuation of projects. The analyst will have a great opportunity to learn about and explore the fast-growing renewable energy and energy storage markets. This role puts you at the center of all the action with coordination and collaboration with all of the department's internal groups, working closely with sales, engineering, product, and project finance teams. This role is based onsite in our Santa Clara, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct energy storage analytics to analyze the business value of various energy revenue streams, and to support internal/ external teams
• Work closely with Sales and Business Development to analyze how projects will perform over 20-year horizons and assist with cash-flow modeling.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate project economics, returns, and risk profiles for customer projects.
• Validate assumptions and optimize project economics in collaboration with customers and key stakeholders
• Gather and analyze technical and commercial inputs (e.g., revenue forecasts, CapEx/OpEx, equipment specs, production estimates) for accurate modeling.
• Conduct market and competitive research to inform pricing, incentive strategies, and revenue forecasts.
• Prepare client-facing presentations and support sales team as needed.
• Assist in preliminary solar and energy storage system designs to inform feasibility and cost analysis.
• All other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, with direct exposure to distributed generation, community solar, and or energy storage
• Knowledge of Electricity markets, tariff structures, incentive programs (e.g., state REC programs, ITC/PTC structures).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, macros, and scenario analysis).
• Familiarity with PV and ESS design tools (HelioScope, Energy Toolbase) and production modeling.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage or renewable projects
• Understanding of renewable energy project finance models including power purchase agreements and shared savings.
• Experience using Python and/or Matlab for data analysis and simulation
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in pressure situations

Employer

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling – up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing – up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying – up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting – up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity

• Typing – F
• Handling – F
• Reaching – F

Agility

• Turning – F
• Twisting – F
• Bending – O
• Crouching – O
• Balancing – N
• Climbing – N
• Crawling – N
• Kneeling – N

Salary

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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