Senior Performance Engineer – Renewable

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November 21

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Sargent & Lundy

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Energy • Engineering • Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and design for the power industry, with over 130 years of experience. The company specializes in providing consulting, engineering, design, analysis, and project services for various sectors, including nuclear power, renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, and government services. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Sargent & Lundy helps clients navigate complex challenges throughout the lifecycle of their projects, contributing to advancements in energy sustainability and national security.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1891

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• 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 • Prediction of 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 • Support S&L’s independent engineering and technical due diligence services for project financing or asset acquisition of new solar projects • Evaluate solar equipment selections / technologies • Evaluate project execution plans from EPC contractors • Review project contracts including PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements • Review project CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters in financial models • Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations • Collaborate with teammates to define project execution plans • Monitor project schedules and budgets • Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met • Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution • Prepare proposals for new business development opportunities • Travel occasionally to visit project locations and client offices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science such as chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in the energy industry • Experience in design of utility-scale solar projects • Previous experience as a renewable energy consultant • Experience performing renewable due diligence services • Experience performing uncertainty and statistical data analysis • Proficiency working with data analysis tools • Familiarity with renewable energy project execution and finance • Experience with statistical modeling and data analytics • Excellent verbal/written communication skills • Experience in writing technical reports and proposals • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others • Project planning and leadership skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Accident Insurance • Disability Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Back-Up Daycare • FSA & HSA • 401(k) • Pre-Tax Commuter Account • Merit Scholarship Program • Employee Discount Program • Corporate Charitable Giving Program • Tuition Assistance • First Professional Licensure Bonus • Employee Referral Bonus • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Bereavement Leave • Flexible Work Arrangements