PV Performance Engineer

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $188.5k - $205.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Intersect Power

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

⚡ Energy

💰 $2.4G Debt Financing on 2022-09

Energy • Renewable Energy • Clean Technology

Intersect Power is a clean energy company dedicated to developing, owning, and operating some of the world's largest clean energy resources. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on scalable and transformative projects that enable deep decarbonization by providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products. Intersect Power's portfolio includes 2. 2 GW of operating solar PV and 2. 4 GWh of storage, and it aims to lead in grid-tied renewables and large-scale clean energy assets such as battery storage, data centers, and green hydrogen. The company's mission is to redefine the clean energy industry's scope by creating new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy.

📋 Description

• Ensure utility-scale solar portfolio performs at its highest potential • Lead PV capacity testing, refine advanced energy models, and translate complex performance data into actionable insights • Deliver defensible performance assessments and engineering solutions that strengthen reliability, optimize generation, and improve long-term performance • Analyze testing results and plant data to support operational improvements and long-term asset performance • Identify root causes of underperformance and lead technical investigations into plant performance issues • Develop and enhance advanced PV energy models to improve operational strategy and forecasting accuracy • Ensure compliance with electrical safety codes, ASTM testing standards, and industry best practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • 4+ years of experience in PV energy modeling, utility-scale solar engineering, or with an independent power producer. • Direct experience supporting utility-scale solar projects through commissioning, capacity testing, or operational performance engineering. • Demonstrated expertise conducting ASTM E2848 PV capacity and performance testing. • Advanced proficiency in PV energy modeling and large-scale plant performance analytics. • Strong understanding of DC collection systems, plant design, and the key drivers of solar asset performance. • Knowledge of electrical safety codes, grid integration requirements, and applicable industry standards. • Proven ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear, actionable business recommendations. • Experience collaborating across Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, EPC contractors, OEMs, and external engineering partners. • Established relationships within the PV performance and engineering community, including independent engineers or testing providers. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. • A collaborative, intellectually curious approach with the confidence to lead technical evaluations while fostering inclusive teamwork. • Alignment with Intersect's values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First.

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision • Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven • Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ • $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical