Solar Portfolio Engineer

ACT Power Services

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, technology, or physics, or equivalent technical training and certifications.
  • Experience monitoring and troubleshooting in power generation or industrial facilities.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as VBA or Python.
  • Knowledge in electrical maintenance, encompassing PV technology and both DC and AC systems.
  • Skilled in using the MS Office suite.
  • Ability to maintain unescorted access to NERC regulated facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze performance of solar/storage projects via remote monitoring systems.
  • Act as the primary contact for plant managers and clients regarding performance and maintenance scheduling.
  • Prepare and present site performance reports to stakeholders.
  • Lead discussions with clients on technical performance issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and suggest performance improvement measures for systems.
  • Create procedures and tools for efficient management of solar and storage facilities.
  • Develop processes to enhance organizational performance.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Health savings account options.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off policies including parental leave.
  • Professional development assistance available.
  • Employee referral program offered.
Full Job Description
Job Location

Morrisville, NC 27560

Job Type: Full-time

ACT Power Service's Portfolio Engineers are the technical liaisons of our O&M organization. This team of talented engineers provides oversight, management, technical support, and serves as our client interface for our rapidly growing operating fleet. This role requires a broad skill set and an ability to pivot from highly technical performance analysis and troubleshooting to maintenance support and planning to client presentations.

Each Portfolio Engineer will act as the main technical contact for assigned facilities that will range from 500kW to 200+MW in size. The Portfolio Engineer will lead internal and external meetings to discuss performance and optimization recommendations as well provide a variety of reports to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Performance analysis of solar and/or storage projects through remote DAS and SCADA systems.
  • Provide a central point of contact and support for plant managers, field operators, utilities, and external clients regarding performance, control, and maintenance schedules.
  • Site performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead client calls and serve as client interface for technical issues
  • Root cause analysis and performance improvement recommendations of underperforming systems.
  • Develop procedures and tools necessary for the efficient operation of a diverse fleet of solar and storage facilities
  • Develop tools and process to optimize organizational performance

Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters in technical field of study such as engineering, technology, or physics. An Associate degree with professional training or certifications may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
  • Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and/or operation in a power generation facility or other industrial facilities
  • Experience with programing in VBA, Python, or equivalent
  • Experience with electrical maintenance, including PV technology, DC systems, AC systems, and network communications and monitoring.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite
  • Employees must be able to maintain unescorted access to NERC regulated facilities
  • Work is to be primarily performed in an office environment. However, all personnel are expected to occasionally perform site visits for training and technical support.


Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

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