Performance Engineer I

Performance Engineer I

Reporting To: Performance Engineer Manager

Department: Performance Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Durham, NC

Carolina Solar Services provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.

Position Summary:

The Performance Engineering (PE) team is a dynamic department responsible for discovery, troubleshooting, and solution creation for a variety of issues across the organization. The central focus of our work surrounds PV plant performance and an ideal candidate has the ability to problem solve creatively while tracking a plethora of issues.

Essential Functions:

Daily monitoring of PV generator plant performance and fault evaluation

CMMS work order creation and management

Logistical and technical engineering support for maintenance & asset management teams

Client and utility engagement (professional and technical)

Statistical analysis of datasets, including meteorological and power generation datasets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to manage issues to resolution

Near excessive attention to detail necessary

Ability to stay calm and collected while working under pressure

Ability to prioritize work based on internal and external needs

Minimum Qualifications (one of the following):

Degree in engineering, math, or other technical field of study

1+ years in renewable field

1+ years in technical support role

Preferred Qualifications:

Programming skills (Python/SQL)

Power systems understanding

Proficiency in Excel

Work Environment:

Majority of work to be completed in an office environment

Must have stable internet access or be able to come into Durham office

Must be able to work on call shifts during evenings and weekends

Occasional on-site visits

Company Benefits:

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Paid professional development opportunities

Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)

Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates

Long term disability insurance coverage

Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.