Sr. Energy Project Analyst

About the Role

The Sr. Energy Project Analyst will serve as a customer-facing financial modeling expert for commercial, industrial, and community-scale energy storage and solar projects across the United States. This role involves validation, assessment, and valuation of projects, offering an opportunity to engage with the fast-growing renewable energy and energy storage markets. You will collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, product, and project finance, and work closely with stakeholders to optimize project economics.

This role is based onsite in our Teaneck, NJ office, though remote positions may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct energy storage analytics to analyze the business value of various energy revenue streams and support internal/external teams.
• Work closely with Sales and Business Development to analyze project performance over 20-year horizons and assist with cash-flow modeling.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate project economics, returns, and risk profiles for customer projects.
• Validate assumptions and optimize project economics in collaboration with customers and key stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze technical and commercial inputs (e.g., revenue forecasts, CapEx/OpEx, equipment specs, production estimates) for accurate modeling.
• Conduct market and competitive research to inform pricing, incentive strategies, and revenue forecasts.
• Prepare client-facing presentations and support the sales team as needed.
• Assist in preliminary solar and energy storage system designs to inform feasibility and cost analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, with direct exposure to distributed generation, community solar, and/or energy storage.
• Knowledge of electricity markets, tariff structures, and incentive programs (e.g., state REC programs, ITC/PTC structures).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, macros, and scenario analysis).
• Familiarity with PV and ESS design tools (HelioScope, Energy Toolbase) and production modeling.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage, or renewable projects.
• Experience with renewable energy project finance models, including power purchase agreements and shared savings.
• Experience using Python and/or Matlab for data analysis and simulation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Mobility: Standing (20% of time), Sitting (70% of time), Walking (10% of time).
• Strength: Pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never): Typing (F), Handling (F), Reaching (F).
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never): Turning (F), Twisting (F), Bending (O), Crouching (O), Balancing (N), Climbing (N), Crawling (N), Kneeling (N).

Pay

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties, and necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. This target salary range applies to CA positions only.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA is rapidly expanding its business in North America through distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.