Solar Asset Performance Engineer II (Portfolio Performance Engineer II)

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities—including solar, wind, and energy storage.

The candidate will lead the fulfillment of a small set of portfolios of technical asset management contracts for solar renewable energy projects, provide engineering consulting services, and support the Portfolio Management, Onboarding and Technical Asset Management teams.  

• → Fulfill technical requirements of the Asset Management contracts:  
• →Evaluate technical performance of client sites and identify data and performance issues and recommendations for improvement 
• →Oversee Operations and Maintenance providers and provide technical feedback and support 
• →Track equipment and data outages and take steps to reduce frequency and duration 
• →Manage and maintain tickets reflecting Operations and Maintenance issues; monitor site performance 
• →Analyze and provide feedback on spares strategy 
• →Participate in root cause analysis and problem resolution  
• →Provide monthly reports of site performance metrics 
• →Discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical internal audiences  
• →Audit performance and availability guarantee reports 
• →Assist with Technical Onboarding of new solar sites including reviewing drawings and site design, reviewing PVSyst and setup of expected energy model, site data evaluation with feedback to client.   
• →Provide technical guidance on handoff from developer to O&M provider, participate in onboarding and turnover calls with client, developer and O&M provider.    
• →Compare design, model data and financial forecasts to identify gaps and issues. 
• →Drive resolution of problems of medium complexity and team-based scope.  Assist Technical Lead on project resolution and performance analysis as required. 
• →Represent the team in routine communications with clients and within the organization. 
• →Coach and train newer team members on job specific roles and processes.   
• →Drive small team improvement initiatives.   
  
  

Required Qualification & Education 

• →Working knowledge in the renewable energy performance field.  
• →Proven documentation, presentation, and communication skills 
• →University Degree with 4 years of experience in the domain. Master's degree and 2+ years’ experience in domain. 
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies 

• →PV plant performance analysis, solar industry best practices, energy storage concepts 
• →Power generation and substation concepts 
• →Familiarity with module/inverter/tracking system technology 
• →Electrical and solar equipment testing procedures 
• →Data analysis and reporting 
• →Basic leadership and project management skills 
• →Able to liaise with clients on difficult matters in a professional manner 
• →Big picture thinking that drives team to meet organizational goals and provides team-based improvements 
• →Root cause analysis & process improvement 
• →Able to lead and work as part of a team 
  
  

Required Software Knowledge 

• →Expertise in MS Office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF toolsets 
• →Familiarity with databases. 
  
  

Preferred Experience 

• →PV simulation software such as PVSYST 
• →Experience in customer service 
• →Process improvement experience 
• →Experience in the green energy or utilities domain 
• →Experience with a U.S. based company 
  
  

Preferred Skills & Competencies 

• →Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills 
• →Strong communication skills with the ability to distill information and present it in an understandable manner appropriate for the audience 
• →Process improvement. 
• →Basic coaching / leadership skills