Solar/BESS Operations Engineer

Clearway Energy • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solar/BESS Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the ongoing operations, maintenance, and performance optimization of utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. This role focuses on troubleshooting, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and the implementation of best practices to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of solar and storage facilities. This hybrid position is located in Scottsdale, AZ. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Requirements

• B.S. in an Engineering field related to Energy Systems or Technology.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems.
• Capable of managing small projects or tasks on a larger-scale project, and the ability to mentor less experienced technicians.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
• Minimum of two years of experience with data historians and building performance monitoring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of battery operation and maintenance requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports.
• Must successfully function as a member of a team.
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and positive relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors, and external contractors.
• May be required to work flexible work hours at times.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of experience related to energy systems design, power distribution, renewable energy, or related industry.
• Knowledge of relay coordination, protection, and grounding schemes.
• Experience with power plant controllers for AC and/or DC-coupled ESS + PV.
• Knowledgeable in technical standards such as UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, & NFPA 855.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive engineering technical support for the Clearway Solar and BESS operating fleet.
• Recommend and drive solutions that maximize the reliability and operation of Solar and BESS equipment.
• Provide internal subject matter expertise for Solar modules, inverters, and BESS.
• Contribute to the development and updating of engineering specifications and operational procedures, leveraging lessons learned from operating plants.
• Support the O&M team during new project construction and acquisition, ensuring readiness for operation to Clearway standards.
• Review and evaluate BESS capacity testing.
• Support training programs for site personnel, sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Evaluate equipment obsolescence and repowering opportunities or augmentation for existing Solar and BESS plants.
• Provide technical support for warranties and insurance claims.
• Support the Operations Engineering team more generally to solve complex problems associated with renewable energy equipment.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• health FSAs
• dependent daycare FSAs
• commuter benefits
• relocation
• a 401(k) plan with employer match
• a variety of life & accident insurances
• fertility programs
• adoption assistance
• generous parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

What This Job Offers

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