Performance Engineer

Job Summary:

The Performance Engineer is responsible for monitoring analyzing and optimizingthe performance of QE Solars utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system(BESS) assets. This role ensures compliance with contractual availability guaranteesidentifies opportunities to improve asset performance and supports operationsand maintenance (O&M) teams with data-driven insights. The PerformanceEngineer will also engage directly with clients to deliver performance reportsexplain availability guarantee (AG) calculations and provide clear professionalupdates on performance issues and corrective actions. Collaboration with plantmanagers field operations QECC operators and commercial operations is essentialto reconcile performance data validate contractual exclusions and deliver accurateand timely reporting.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities - 35%

1. Performance Data Analysis & Reporting

In conjunction with the QE Control Center monitor and analyze plantperformance using SCADA QEST and other monitoring platforms.

Develop and maintain daily weekly and monthly performance reports forinternal stakeholders and clients.

Prepare and deliver reports in client meetings ensuring clarity in technical andcontractual metrics.

Reconcile production data against contractual guarantees identifying anddocumenting underperformance events.

2. Client Engagement & Communication 20%

Present performance results and trends to clients during scheduled reviewcalls and meetings.

Explain AG calculations contractual exclusions and performance drivers inclear client-friendly terms.

Respond to client questions about site performance outages and remediationplans.

Collaborate with commercial operations to ensure reporting aligns withcontractual requirements and client expectations.

3. Contractual Performance Management 20%

Calculate and track contractual AG for each site.

Identify and document qualifying contractual exclusions based on O&Magreements.

Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate and timely entry of AGrelated events in CMMS.

Maintain auditable records for AG calculations and support dispute resolutionwhen required.

Perform other Performance Reporting (Monthly GADS Etc.)

4. Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting Support 15%

Investigate recurring or significant performance issues and propose correctiveactions.

Collaborate with field teams to validate system faults alarms and outages.

Work with OEMs vendors and engineering teams to resolve chronic

performance challenges.

Support warranty and claims processes with data and analysis.

5. Continuous Improvement & Process Development 10%

Identify opportunities for process and system improvements to enhanceperformance tracking and reporting efficiency.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for performance engineeringworkflows.

Provide feedback to software and CMMS development teams to improve datacapture and analysis tools.

Lead training sessions for operations staff on performance monitoring bestpractices.

Knowledge

Utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage

systems (BESS) design and operation.

Electrical and mechanical systems relevant to solar PV and BESS.

SCADA DAS and CMMS platforms (e.g. QEST Ignition Power Factors).

Availability Guarantee concepts performance ratio (PR) and other key solar

KPIs.

Data analytics statistical analysis and performance benchmarking principles.

Client reporting protocols and stakeholder communication best practices.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables complex formulas data modeling)

and data visualization tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical

audiences including clients.

Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong presentation skills and confidence in leading client-facing discussions.

Abilities

Interpret complex contracts and apply contractual terms to performance

calculations.

Explain complex technical concepts in simple client-friendly language.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Travel occasionally to remote utility-scale solar and BESS sites.

Maintain high attention to detail while meeting strict deadlines.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment. While performing theduties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time while working ata computer.

Operate a computer phone and other office productivity equipment usinghands and fingers.

Communicate effectively in person over the phone and in writing.

Occasionally move about the office to access files office equipment andsupplies.

Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Maintain visual acuity to prepare and review documents in both digital andprint formats.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.

Education

Required: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Mechanical EngineeringRenewable Energy or a related technical field; or commensurate work experience.

Preferred: Masters degree in engineering Renewable Energy Data Analytics

or related field.

Required Experience

3 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV or BESS operations

performance engineering or plant monitoring.

Experience calculating contractual availability guarantees and reconcilingperformance data.

Experience presenting technical performance data to clients.

PreferredExperience

Experience with NERC compliance and utility interconnection requirements.

Experience with Python SQL or other data analysis languages.

Previous client account management experience in a technical field.

Preferred Certifications

Licensures Etc.

NABCEP PV Technical Sales Professional or PV Installation Professional.

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety.

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.

Work place Type: On-site

Salary Range: $100000-$120000 per year

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Scottsdale AZ United States

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