Portfolio Performance Engineer II

Job Description

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities-including solar, wind, and energy storage.

Who We Serve

Radian Generation's wide range of commercial, technical, and compliance services provide developers, owners, and operators with critical insights into each aspect of their assets to make better-informed decisions.

Radian Generation is committed to supporting greater diversity in the renewable energy industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Role and Responsibilities​

The candidate will lead the fulfillment of a small set of portfolios of technical asset management contracts for solar renewable energy projects, provide engineering consulting services, and support the Portfolio Management, Onboarding and Technical Asset Management teams.

• Fulfill technical requirements of the Asset Management contracts:
  • Evaluate technical performance of client sites and identify data and performance issues and recommendations for improvement
  • Oversee Operations and Maintenance providers and provide technical feedback and support
  • Track equipment and data outages and take steps to reduce frequency and duration
  • Manage and maintain tickets reflecting Operations and Maintenance issues; monitor site performance
  • Analyze and provide feedback on spares strategy
  • Participate in root cause analysis and problem resolution
  • Provide monthly reports of site performance metrics
  • Discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical internal audiences
  • Audit performance and availability guarantee reports
  • Assist with Technical Onboarding of new solar sites including reviewing drawings and site design, reviewing PVSyst and setup of expected energy model, site data evaluation with feedback to client.
  • Provide technical guidance on handoff from developer to O&M provider, participate in onboarding and turnover calls with client, developer and O&M provider.
  • Compare design, model data and financial forecasts to identify gaps and issues.
  • Drive resolution of problems of medium complexity and team-based scope. Assist Technical Lead on project resolution and performance analysis as required.
  • Represent the team in routine communications with clients and within the organization.
  • Coach and train newer team members on job specific roles and processes.
  • Drive small team improvement initiatives.

Required Qualification & Education

• Working knowledge in the renewable energy performance field.
• Proven documentation, presentation, and communication skills
• University Degree with 4 years of experience in the domain. Master's degree and 2+ years' experience in domain.

Required Skills & Competencies

• PV plant performance analysis, solar industry best practices, energy storage concepts
• Power generation and substation concepts
• Familiarity with module/inverter/tracking system technology
• Electrical and solar equipment testing procedures
• Data analysis and reporting
• Basic leadership and project management skills
• Able to liaise with clients on difficult matters in a professional manner
• Big picture thinking that drives team to meet organizational goals and provides team-based improvements
• Root cause analysis & process improvement
• Able to lead and work as part of a team

Required Software Knowledge

• Expertise in MS Office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF toolsets
• Familiarity with databases.

Preferred Experience

• PV simulation software such as PVSYST
• Experience in customer service
• Process improvement experience
• Experience in the green energy or utilities domain
• Experience with a U.S. based company

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill information and present it in an understandable manner appropriate for the audience
• Process improvement.
• Basic coaching / leadership skills