PV Yield & Performance Engineer

Job Description

The Yield & Performance Engineer (all genders) is responsible for supervising and managing the performance of renewable energy projects after construction and during the warranty phase, with a strong focus on PV and BESS hybrid systems. This role coordinates yield simulations and performance analysis activities across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company standards and best practices.

The Yield & Performance Engineer (all genders) plays a key role in developing and improving internal processes, guidelines and automation related to yield simulations and performance analysis. By combining strong technical expertise with analytical and communication skills, this role supports project optimization, risk assessment and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Define and further develop internal processes and guidelines for yield simulation and performance analysis of PV and BESS hybrid systems
• Support project engineers with expert knowledge to perform detailed yield simulations and optimize project designs from a techno-economic perspective
• Act as the main technical counterpart in discussions with external consultants, ensuring alignment of methodologies and assessments with internal standards
• Coordinate yield studies with external technical advisors and review third-party yield reports
• Analyse monitoring data to identify root causes of performance deviations and conduct field test comparisons
• Train and support project engineers in yield simulation and plant optimization
• Provide technical input for commercial risk assessments and cost optimization
• Define and monitor performance ratio test procedures in collaboration with external stakeholders
• Oversee commissioning of monitoring systems and integration into internal platforms
• Analyse the performance of operating assets, implement lessons learned and coordinate improvements with relevant teams
• Collaborate closely with project development, project management, technical teams and asset operations on yield and performance topics
• Ensure regular internal communication and reporting, as well as alignment with external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• A university degree in Engineering (electrical, industrial or similar)
• At least 3 years of experience in design, simulation and performance analysis of renewable energy systems
• Strong expertise in yield simulation tools, especially PVsyst
• Extensive experience with monitoring software and data analysis platforms
• Proven ability to review and evaluate third-party yield studies and translate findings into concrete design improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial understanding, particularly in the context of contracts with clients and service providers
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, O&M and asset management teams
• Fluent in English
• Solid understanding of PV and BESS systems and components
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA) are a plus
• Experience in stakeholder management in an international environment

What's in it for you?

• A highly motivated, growing, and multicultural team committed to driving the energy transition
• An innovative, dynamic, and fast-evolving working environment
• Mobile working options and flexible working hours
• Modern office spaces with a welcoming atmosphere
• Company restaurant and barista bar
• Discounted fitness memberships and online shopping benefits

About BayWa r.e.

We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWa r.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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Yasmine Haroun