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Remote Solar Performance Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

Leidos

Civil/Structural Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

... performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management ... Fully remote would be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is an identical senior level ...

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What is a Remote Solar Performance Engineer?

A Remote Solar Performance Engineer is a professional who monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the performance of solar power systems from a remote location. They use specialized software and tools to track energy production, identify issues, and recommend improvements for solar installations. Their work helps ensure that solar energy systems operate efficiently and meet performance goals, often collaborating with on-site technicians and project managers. This role is crucial for maintaining the reliability and profitability of solar power assets, especially in geographically dispersed installations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Solar Performance Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Solar Performance Engineer, you need a solid grounding in electrical or mechanical engineering, solar PV systems, and data analysis, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with solar monitoring software, SCADA systems, and data analytics platforms, as well as certifications like NABCEP, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure accurate performance analysis, timely issue resolution, and optimized energy output for solar installations.

How does a Remote Solar Performance Engineer typically collaborate with on-site teams to resolve system issues?

Remote Solar Performance Engineers play a critical role in diagnosing and troubleshooting performance issues by analyzing data from monitoring systems. They often collaborate closely with on-site technicians and field engineers via virtual meetings, detailed reports, and real-time communication tools. When a performance anomaly is detected, the remote engineer pinpoints the issue and provides actionable recommendations, ensuring on-site teams can address problems efficiently. This collaborative structure helps maximize system uptime and maintain optimal energy output.

What is the difference between Remote Solar Performance Engineer vs Remote Solar Design Engineer?

AspectRemote Solar Performance EngineerRemote Solar Design Engineer
Primary FocusOptimizing solar system performance, analyzing data, troubleshooting issuesCreating system layouts, designing solar panel configurations, selecting components
Required SkillsData analysis, performance monitoring, electrical knowledgeDesign software proficiency, electrical and mechanical design skills
Work EnvironmentField data analysis, remote monitoring, collaboration with installation teamsOffice-based design work, remote collaboration with engineers and clients
CertificationsPV installation certifications, electrical certifications often preferredDesign certifications like NABCEP Designer, CAD proficiency

The Remote Solar Performance Engineer focuses on analyzing and improving the efficiency of existing solar systems through data analysis and troubleshooting. In contrast, the Remote Solar Design Engineer specializes in designing new solar systems, creating layouts, and selecting components. Both roles require technical knowledge and certifications, but their core responsibilities differ in system optimization versus system design.

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Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations

Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations

Pivot Energy

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

$145K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Location: Denver Preferred, Remote Candidates Considered

Type: Full-Time Employee

Reports to: SVP, Solar Operations

ROLE OVERVIEW

Pivot Energy is seeking an energetic, seasoned leader to support the build-out and management of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department. Reporting to the SVP of Solar Operations, you will take full ownership of asset operations, process development, and team building. This role is pivotal in shaping the operating cadence for a rapidly scaling portfolio of distributed solar and integrated storage (BESS) assets, ensuring high availability and optimized financial performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.
  • Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output.
  • Data Strategy & Systems: Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations.
  • Service & Infrastructure: Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities.
  • Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Experience: 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management.
  • Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design.
  • Data Expertise: Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings.
  • Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization.
  • Leadership: An "ownership mentality" regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
  • Engineering Background: Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or storage modeling software.
$145,000 - $185,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The estimated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).

Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company

Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations

Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage

Generous parental leave

401(k) matching (after vesting period)

Work from home stipend for new employees

Public transit reimbursement

PTO for volunteering in the community

Charitable donation matching up to $500/year

Professional development and educational reimbursements

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
 
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
 
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver's "Best Places to Work", we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
 
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
       Impact - We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
       Balance - Put family first; work hard/have fun
       Determination - Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
       Professionalism - Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
       Honesty - Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
       Kindness - Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
 
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other's successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. 
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
 
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.


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