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
UnknownVisa
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

Solar PV
Energy Modeling
Production Estimates
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Project Financing
EPC Due Diligence
BESS
Trackers
Modules
Utility Scale Solar

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Sunstone Solar challenges market position.
Reliance on large-scale investments may lead to financial instability.
Regulatory risks require extensive permitting and compliance efforts.

Differentiation

Pine Gate Renewables specializes in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
They offer comprehensive services from land origination to asset management.
Their focus on community outreach strengthens local partnerships and project acceptance.

Upsides

The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits for renewable energy projects.
Advancements in battery storage technology enhance solar-plus-storage project viability.
Corporate commitments to renewable energy increase opportunities for long-term PPAs.

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