Nexamp · 12 hours ago
Electrical Performance Engineer
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expNexamp is a company focused on clean energy solutions, seeking an Electrical Performance Engineer to enhance the reliability and performance of solar PV and BESS assets. The role involves advanced electrical engineering analysis, root-cause failure analysis, and collaboration with various teams to optimize operational strategies and ensure safe and reliable fleet performance.
Enterprise SoftwareEnergyFinanceRenewable EnergyClean EnergyProject ManagementSolar
Responsibilities
Own plant protection, controls, and compliance strategy by reviewing and coordinating protection settings across OCPDs, relays, inverters, and plant controllers; managing required setting changes with third-party vendors; and securing utility approvals to ensure safe, reliable operation
Engage directly with utilities on complex grid-interaction issues related to protection schemes, relay settings, and plant control behavior; diagnose misalignment between plant and utility protection philosophies; and negotiate technically sound solutions that optimize availability and interconnection compliance
Improve system reliability and energy performance by evaluating and optimizing protection schemes, breaker coordination, relay timing, circuit configurations, and inverter control functions (Volt/VAR, Volt/Watt, frequency-watt, ramp rates, ride-through)
Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay database templates, equipment specifications, standard drawings, and protection philosophies, with a focus on maintainability, operability, and lifecycle cost
Lead data-driven reliability and loss reduction efforts by analyzing inverter logs, relay events, EMS dispatch data, and waveform captures; conducting root-cause and 8D investigations; quantifying production and financial impacts; and recommending corrective actions, upgrades, or repowering strategies
Own fleetwide monitoring and diagnostics strategy by refining alert thresholds, logic, and escalation workflows to reduce false positives, minimize alert fatigue, and accelerate incident response
Develop analytical models, diagnostic frameworks, and performance standards for Nexamp’s PV and BESS fleet, integrating power systems engineering with data analytics to identify constraints and improvement opportunities
Influence organizational capability and decision-making by representing Performance Engineering in cross-functional initiatives, providing actionable feedback to development and engineering teams on design and procurement decisions, and mentoring junior analysts through training and documented best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of electrical engineering experience
2+ years of experience in solar and protection relays (breakers, reclosers, power logic controllers, etc)
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions
Preferred
Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering preferred
Benefits
401(k) employer-match
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Healthy snacks
Coffee
Service days and other volunteer opportunities
Company outings
Company
Nexamp
Nexamp provides renewable and clean energy services designed to minimize energy expenses and carbon emissions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3BKey Investors
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2025-10-29Debt Financing· $600M
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Chief Financial Officer
Robert Pantano
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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