Performance Engineer II

SOLV Energy

. Oversee day-to-day operational activities of active projects .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,678 - $129,446 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PV Performance Engineering, data analytics, and operational project management, with a strong focus on optimizing plant performance and troubleshooting equipment challenges. Proficient in using analytical tools and software for modeling and reporting in the Renewable Energy sector.

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PV Performance EngineeringData AnalyticsPVSyst Software ProficiencyMS Excel ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data ConsolidationEnergy Loss AnalysisPerformance OptimizationTroubleshootingModeling with PVSystProgramming in PythonVBAMATLABJavaReport Generation

Soft Skills

Effective Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsMentoringCommunicationEntrepreneurial Spirit

Tools & Technologies

PVSystPlantPredictSAMMS Office SuiteSCADA Systems

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyConstructionOperational FleetPerformance EngineeringUtility-Scale Solar PV

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day operational activities of active projects
Ensure employees follow safe working practices
Collect and consolidate data for reports, acceptance tests, analytical tools, and deliverables
Onboard active projects into internal Performance Team platforms
Track critical issues across the construction and operational fleet and share findings for fleet optimization
Troubleshoot performance data and equipment challenges associated with commissioning and correlate data with work orders
Lead Performance Engineers I & II in daily coordination and management of operational project activities
Analyze energy losses and system performance from equipment outages or underperformance
Update client reports, including Commissioning Plans, Test Reports, Operation reports, Vitals, forecasting, and Yearly Guarantees
Support field-team work prioritization based on failure criticality and occurrences
Identify operational issues and coordinate resolution with OEM vendors, field technicians, SCADA engineers, and other parties
Support development of data analytics and software tools
Review performance and operations reports for accuracy and project issues
Manage plant performance optimization initiatives with engineering, field, project management, and client teams
Track contractual guarantees and conduct project risk and optimization meetings
Maintain documents and procedures for internal reference and training
Facilitate project reviews and client ad-hoc requests; escalate issues as needed
Review turnover documentation for equipment underperformance and failure modes
Run and evaluate PV system energy models for utility-scale solar PV projects
Verify project drawings and equipment installation details
Create and maintain troubleshooting, reporting, and workflow templates
Execute Performance Engineering Workflow Process tasks and maintain status notes
Run and evaluate PVsyst simulations for terrain, horizon, shading, snow, soiling, and spectral losses
Grow into a subject matter expert in PV power plants
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, science, or a related technical discipline
4+ years’ experience in PV Performance Engineering or data analytics
Experience in modeling using software like PVSyst, PlantPredict, SAM, and so on
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office tools
Experience with programming languages like Python, VBA, MATLAB, Java, and others preferred
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Broad understanding of the Renewable Energy industry with emphasis on Service and Construction preferred
Experience working for a diverse multi-disciplined company
Strong communication skills to clearly articulate vision into an executable plan and clearly communicate details and thoughts to internal/external clients
Effective problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving
Able to problem solve and engineer the solution
Able to explain to both internal and external clients
Able to mentor and oversee Performance Engineers I/II

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay