Performance Engineer
Geronimo Power, LLC•Bloomington, MN
•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Performance Engineer is a key contributor for analyzing data from operating wind, solar, and battery storage projects to drive performance optimization and asset value and supporting performance tracking and optimization efforts. This role sits within the Asset Management team and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to improve asset performance and inform business decisions. The position resides within the Asset Management department and will report to the Manager, Performance Assessment.
Requirements
- BS in electrical engineering, meteorology, or other scientific field; MS preferred
- 3+ years in solar performance engineering, analytics, or optimization
- Experience with relational databases and large data sets; knowledge of AVEVA PI historian desired
- Proficient with Python and PVLib
- Familiarity with wind and solar energy assessments and industry-standard modeling software
- Experience with SCADA data and performance monitoring platforms preferred
- Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable business insights
- Self-directed with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Natural curiosity and desire for continuous improvement
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical collaborators
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with technical and non-technical associates
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive resolution of performance issues
Responsibilities
- Analyze meteorological and equipment performance data collected at operating sites
- Identify field data quality issues and work with operations and engineering teams to resolve
- Collaborate with plant operations staff to troubleshoot underperformance issues
- Maintain and enhance internal performance monitoring processes
- Assist in development of baseline production and loss expectations
- Assist in performing operational assessments and support production re-forecasting activities
- Review contractual performance testing results
- Support asset valuation, performance benchmarking, and loss attribution analyses
- Develop and automate reporting tools and dashboards to improve data visibility and decision-making
- Travel approximately 10% of the time
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
- Pet insurance and employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
