Senior Energy Yield Specialist (Solar PV Energy Focused)

Sargent & Lundy • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 3w ago

Description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineer with experience performing solar PV energy yield assessments on utility-scale solar projects to support our growing solar energy assessment team. This position in Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group will require you to do the following:

Perform solar resource assessments considering both satellite-based and ground-based data
Analyze operational production and performance data and climatic data from solar projects
Conduct long-term solar PV energy production assessments using PVsyst and Excel-based post-processing tools
Primarily focus on utility-scale solar assessments but support work across all scales including residential, commercial, and industrial
Predict energy production
Perform uncertainty analysis to determine probabilities of exceedance (e.g., P90, P95, P99)
Conduct statistical uncertainty analyses, clipping adjusted degradation analysis
Write technical due diligence reports and communicate results to clients and key stakeholders including developers and financiers
Incorporate appropriate PV modeling assumptions and inputs into simulation
Communicate with clients to answer technical questions with regard to solar resource and energy yield

In addition to performing PV energy yield assessments, candidate will be expected to support S&L's independent engineering and technical due diligence services for project financing or asset acquisition of new solar projects. Common tasks include:

Evaluating solar equipment selections / technologies
Evaluating project execution plans from EPC contractors
Reviewing project contracts including PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements
Reviewing project CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters in financial models

Other job duties may also include:

Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations
Collaborating with teammates to define project execution plans
Monitoring project schedules and budgets
Supporting multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met
Interfacing with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution
Preparing proposals for new business development opportunities
Traveling occasionally to visit project locations and client offices.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment and energy yield prediction methodology.

In order to qualify, it is important that you have 5+ years of experience in the solar industry, including one or more of the following:

Experience in design of utility-scale solar projects
Previous experience as a renewable energy consultant
Experience performing renewable due diligence services
Experience performing uncertainty and statistical data analysis
Proficiency working with data analysis tools
Familiarity with renewable energy project execution and finance

Also extremely important are:

Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Experience in writing technical reports and proposals
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
Project planning and leadership skills

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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