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Sargent & Lundy · 1 day ago

Renewable Senior Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group is seeking a senior performance engineer with experience in solar PV energy yield assessments for utility-scale solar projects. The role involves leading a team in performance modeling and optimization while engaging with clients on high-visibility consulting projects.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform solar resource assessments considering both satellite-based and ground-based data

Analyze operational production and performance data and climatic data from solar projects

Lead and mentor a team of performance engineers responsible for modeling, design review, and technical optimization across the solar, wind and battery energy storage projects

Conduct long-term solar PV energy production assessments using PVsyst and Excel-based post-processing tools

Primarily focus on utility-scale solar assessments but support work across all scales including residential, commercial, and industrial

Predict energy production

Perform uncertainty analysis to determine probabilities of exceedance (e.g., P90, P95, P99)

Conduct statistical uncertainty analyses, clipping adjusted degradation analysis

Participate in energy yield assessment process improvement initiatives and process validation

Write technical due diligence reports and communicate results to clients and key stakeholders including developers and financiers

Incorporate appropriate PV modeling assumptions and inputs into simulation

Communicate with clients to answer technical questions with regard to solar resource and energy yield

Evaluating solar equipment selections / technologies

Evaluating project execution plans from EPC contractors

Reviewing project contracts including PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements

Reviewing project CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters in financial models

Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, UL, and IEC standards related to solar design and performance

Collaborating with teammates to define project execution plans

Monitoring project schedules and budgets

Supporting multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met

Interfacing with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution

Familiarity with inverter/load ratio strategies, bifacial gain considerations, and soiling/loss estimation

Preparing proposals for new business development opportunities

Traveling occasionally to visit project locations and client offices

Qualification

Solar PV energy yield assessmentStatistical modelingData analysis toolsTechnical due diligenceProject execution plansTechnical report writingProject planning skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills