Electrical Performance Engineer

Electrical Performance Engineer
We currently seek a high caliber Electrical Performance Engineer for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Orange County, CA

To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located and be able to interview on site.

Summary of position:
The Performance Engineer will be responsible to deliver detailed PV plant performance simulation results to the EPC team and the Project Development team.

Requirements / Must haves:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in the solar industry
• Relevant work experience in detailed PV plant energy modelling and data processing of PV plant performance data
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Advanced knowledge with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (such as PVSyst)
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Experience in coordinating Owners Engineers in regards of PV plant simulation and performance testing
• Previous experience in energy simulation of utility scale battery energy storage systems, preferred

Job Duties:
• Create high quality PV plant energy simulation results for utility scale PV plants using industry standard software;
• Provide sensitivity analysis of PV energy simulations for the financial evaluation of Project opportunities;
• Develop internal standards and processes for energy simulation, plant performance test, SCADA scope of works, etc.;
• Perform PV plant performance review of operational data, incl. capacity testing to industry standards;
• Development specifications for PV plants SCADA systems;
• Develop Interconnection Agreement with transmission suppliers;
• Develop technical contract exhibits for PV performance assessment and project guarantees;
• Coordinate external resources such as Owners Engineers, SCADA Engineers, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers;
• Review site characteristics, meteorological data, project documentation, public records for detailed energy simulations and guidance for technical specifications of equipment;
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project engineering and engineering processes;
• Present the technical findings and opinions to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and written communication;

Employment Type: Direct, Permanent
Location of Position: Orange County, CA
Location Type: Office/JobSites (Willingness to travel at least 30% of the time)

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ora Chak; email: Ora.Chak@trsstaffing.com

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.