Senior Solar Energy Analyst

DNV • Medford, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

DNV Energy Systems’ Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Senior Solar Energy Analyst to join its Solar Energy Assessments team. The role provides solar resource and energy assessment services for projects across North America and contributes to the deployment and operation of renewable energy. It may be based at any DNV Renewables Advisory office in North America, with preference for candidates in or willing to relocate to Portland, San Diego, Oakland, Medford (Boston), Seattle, Austin, Houston, or Oak Brook (Chicago). Role-specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

The analyst conducts long-term solar resource and energy production assessments across utility-scale, distributed generation, commercial and industrial, community solar, residential, and hybrid renewable energy projects. The work includes analyzing solar and climate datasets, modeling energy production, assessing uncertainty, and evaluating solar plant operational performance. The role also prepares technical reports, communicates findings to customers and other stakeholders, performs technical review and quality assurance, and contributes to improving DNV’s methods, tools, software workflows, and deliverables.

The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years of similar experience in North America. The preferred profile includes an advanced degree and at least eight years of solar energy assessment experience in consulting or renewable energy development, including customer-facing work. The role is described as hybrid-eligible, with flexible work scheduling opportunities. Starting pay is $110,000–$170,000 USD; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering, atmospheric science, mathematics, environmental science, or a related quantitative field.
• At least five years of experience performing a similar role in North America.
• Comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment principles, solar energy production modeling, solar plant performance analysis, and photovoltaic system operation.
• Experience conducting Measure-Correlate-Predict (MCP) analyses and understanding solar resource variability and its impact on long-term energy estimates.
• Strong statistical data-analysis skills and proficiency in Excel, Python, or other data-analysis software.
• Proficiency with Python data science packages such as Pandas and NumPy, Jupyter notebooks, version control systems such as Git, and software development workflows.
• Experience with industry-standard solar modeling software such as SolarFarmer, PlantPredict, PVcase, PVSyst, pvlib, SAM, or similar tools.
• Ability and experience using approved AI tools to accelerate data analysis, coding, quality checks, research, and technical drafting while independently validating outputs and protecting confidential information.
• Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset, including the ability to enhance analytical methods, automate repeatable workflows, and improve project delivery quality and efficiency.
• Ability to critically evaluate analytical outputs, identify inconsistencies, and investigate unexpected results.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong overall computer skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated excellence in written English communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven QHSSE mindset.
• Must undergo pre-employment drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, atmospheric science, data science, renewable energy, or a related field.
• At least eight years of experience performing solar energy assessments within a consulting environment or renewable energy developer organization, including direct interaction with customers, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing customer relationships and participating in customer-facing technical discussions, presentations, and project meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor, customer expectations, and commercial considerations while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-term solar resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale, distributed generation, commercial and industrial, community solar, residential, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform energy modeling, predict energy production, and conduct statistical uncertainty analyses.
• Analyze operational production and performance data from solar plants; evaluate resource variability; derive modeling parameters; and assess system losses, including degradation.
• Support the development of bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, acquisition, and operational decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports and collaborate with team members on appropriate assumptions and methodologies.
• Communicate technical findings and project outcomes to customers and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of solar energy assessment methodologies and deliverables.
• Work with analysts to ensure the latest industry methods, tools, and technologies are implemented.
• Contribute to process improvements and support development and maintenance of analytical tools and software workflows.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, company holidays, and personal days.
• Multiple medical and dental benefit plans.
• Vision benefits.
• Spending accounts, including FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, and company-seeded HSA.
• Employer-paid, therapist-led virtual care services through Talkspace.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities.
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through the Impact Program.
• Company-paid volunteer time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior