Performance Engineer at Pine Gate Renewables

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Energy StorageIndustries

Requirements

Experience in programming utilizing Python
Experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization for end users of various levels
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to organize and interpret large operational datasets
Familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure (Azure preferred) including storage, compute, and orchestration; experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with data visualization (and communication to all levels) with tools such as PowerBI, Dash, Bokeh, or Flask
Familiarity with RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming patterns
Experience with version control systems such as Git and cloud development pipelines and CI/CD pipelines
BA/BS in engineering, data science, or computer science preferred
Experience in solar operations

Responsibilities

Review production estimates prepared by independent engineers to ensure accuracy and consistency with PGR’s design parameters
Create energy models and production estimates for both internal evaluation and external project financing reliability
Support the project financing process as it relates to EPC due diligence items needed for construction loan closings
Prepare action plans based on information analyses
Apply knowledge of utility scale solar PV systems to devise new approaches to production problems encountered
Support and work closely with stakeholders to develop tools and processes to analyze operational and financial performance
Help to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of new technologies (i.e., modules, trackers, BESS) based on their impact on system performance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Solar PVEnergy ModelingProduction EstimatesCost-Benefit AnalysisProject FinancingEPC Due DiligenceBESSTrackersModulesUtility Scale Solar

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position with up to 10% travel required.

What technical skills are required for the Performance Engineer role?

Required skills include experience in programming utilizing Python, data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization; familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure like Azure, SQL and NoSQL databases; data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Dash, Bokeh, or Flask; RESTful API design, microservices, asynchronous programming; and version control with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

What education is preferred for this role?

A BA/BS in engineering, data science, or computer science is preferred.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Performance Engineer role?

Candidates with experience in solar operations, creating energy models, performing comparative simulations and cost-benefit analyses, and supporting project financing will be strong fits, especially those with a strong analytical mindset for large datasets.

Pine Gate Renewables

Develops and operates utility-scale solar farms

About Pine Gate Renewables

Pine Gate Renewables develops solar farms across the United States, partnering with landowners, communities, and utility companies to create clean energy solutions. They focus on utility-scale solar farm development, managing everything from site selection to maintenance, and sell the generated electricity to utility companies through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This approach provides a stable revenue stream and a reliable source of clean energy. Their goal is to promote renewable energy while benefiting all parties involved.

Charlotte, North CarolinaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$1,670MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees