Senior Asset Performance Engineer
LVI Associates · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support energy yield assessments using PVsyst and related performance modeling tools.
- Maintain and improve energy modeling assumptions and methodologies.
- Analyze operational production data and identify root causes of under-performance.
- Compare actual plant performance against modeled expectations.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and performance analysis.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for Independent Engineers and consultants.
- Care for technical documentation required for financing and lender milestones.
- Track and manage review comments and closeout requirements.
- Afford assistance with mechanical completion, substantial completion, and project closeout activities.
- Support capacity and performance testing efforts.
- Review testing procedures and results.
- Analyze SCADA and field data to validate system performance.
- Afford assistance in developing standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
- Support acceptance testing activities for solar and battery energy storage projects.
- Provide technical support during project financing, acquisitions, and due diligence efforts.
- Afford assistance with internal process improvements related to project closeout and performance verification.
- Support performance analysis for: Solar + BESS projects, Standalone battery energy storage systems, Advanced inverter and controls technologies.
- Help develop internal performance benchmarks and testing methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience supporting solar and/or BESS performance analysis, commissioning, or energy modeling.
- Experience with PVsyst or similar energy modeling software.
- Familiarity with project finance milestones, Independent Engineer processes, and EPC project execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
- Effective communication skills with internal teams, consultants, lenders, and contractors.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.