Sol Systems

Solar Performance Engineer

LocationWashington, DC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Sol Systems is seeking a Solar Performance Engineer to join the Asset Management Group. Performance Engineer’s primary responsibility will be managing and analyzing solar projects in the operational phase and providing technical support for the diligence, construction, and commissioning phases.

As Sol Systems’ base of customers and projects grows, asset management will play an increasingly vital role for the company. The Asset Management team helps Sol Systems, and its clients manage their solar investments through technical and financial analysis and advisory services. The team also supports Sol Systems’ strategic vision by monitoring the company’s direct investments, managing financial exposure from existing contracts, and advising the company on strategic initiatives. The group provides real-world feedback to internal and external stakeholders from technical analysis of its operating portfolio. This is a great opportunity to gain visibility and breadth into our Utility Scale portfolio, C&I teams, and the various types of assets that Sol develops.

Sol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder.


Key Responsibilities:

Engineering support for a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar projects and operational distributed generation (DG) portfolio
Manage O&M service providers to resolve issues and ensure optimal PV project performance. Proactively identify, address, and resolve concerns, risks, and questions about system performance and construction. Prepare technical performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
Build and streamline internal processes and tools to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, especially for large-scale performance data and analytics. Utilize various tools and software platforms to support commissioning and onboarding of solar projects as they transition from construction to operations
Maintain a database of existing and future distributed generation and utility assets by entering maintenance events, performance data, and validate record integrity by cross-referencing with source data. Maintain accurate inventory of key project attributes including installed equipment, spare parts, warranty period, and service contract milestones
Provide management with feedback on O&M contract provisions to improve future contracting procedures and performance. Ensure that the company adheres to contractual reporting requirements related to the performance of assets and trend analysis of issues that occur, as well as suggesting process improvements and generating correspondence to O&M subcontractors
Administer warranty/performance guarantees by ensuring minimum production guarantees are met with regards to the EPC/O&M contracts. Work with external partners such as O&M service providers, equipment manufacturers, and software companies
Promote a continuous improvement culture by providing feedback from the field to Sol’s Origination, Development, Engineering, and Construction teams. Occasional travel required to PV construction and operational sites

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
2-5 years of work experience
Strong desire to work in the solar energy industry.
Proficiency with data science and data visualization tools such as Python and Power BI is a plus
Excellent communication skills with the ability to succinctly summarize complex technical issues, both in writing and verbally

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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