Renewable Senior Performance Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Renewable Senior Performance Engineer in the United States. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver high-impact performance assessments for utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects. You will specialize in solar PV and battery energy storage modeling while gaining exposure to a range of renewable technologies including wind, geothermal, and combined-cycle gas projects. The position involves analyzing operational and climatic data, performing energy yield predictions, and mentoring a team of performance engineers. You will work closely with clients, developers, and financiers to provide technical due diligence and consulting services that support decision-making and project optimization. This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and client-facing responsibilities in a dynamic, remote work environment.

Accountabilities:

• Lead solar PV energy yield assessments for utility-scale projects using PVsyst and advanced post-processing tools.
• Analyze operational performance and climatic data, predicting energy production and performing statistical uncertainty analyses (P90, P95, P99).
• Mentor and guide a team of performance engineers across solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.
• Conduct technical due diligence for renewable energy projects, including evaluating equipment, project execution plans, contracts, and financial models.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations while ensuring compliance with industry standards (NEC, IEEE, UL, IEC).
• Communicate technical results clearly to clients, stakeholders, and project teams, supporting project execution and client satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, proposal preparation, and occasional site visits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.

7+ years of experience in renewable energy, including utility-scale solar project design, consulting, or due diligence.

• Expertise in solar resource assessment, energy yield modeling, and statistical/uncertainty analysis.

Proficiency with PVsyst, Excel-based data processing, and data analysis tools. Strong knowledge of renewable energy project execution, finance, and operational performance evaluation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical reports, proposals, and client interaction. Solid leadership, mentoring, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities. Competitive salary range: $116,620 – $179,890. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans. Life, accident, and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax commuter account options. Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave. Employee assistance, backup daycare, tuition assistance, and professional licensure bonuses. Flexible work arrangements and remote work opportunities. Employee referral and merit-based bonus programs. Corporate charitable giving and employee discount programs. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1