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Qcells

Solar Estimator

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

SUMMARY As a Solar Estimator in our utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our projects. You will ...

Qcells

Solar Estimator

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

SUMMARY As a Solar Estimator in our utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our projects. You will ...

Marencor

Engineering Solar Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Job Title - Engineering Solar Manager Location: Houston, Texas (Relocation $ Available ) (Hybrid with 3+ days/week in office) Base Salary - $170,000 - $200,000 Job Details: Lead technical delivery ...

OCI

Solar Field Project Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Project Execution Manager OCI Energy is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar generation ...

Invenergyllc

Solar Technician

Lenorah, TX · On-site

$29.49 - $49.97/hr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... About the Site The Tip Top Solar Energy Center is a110MWAC Solar Energy power generation facility ...

Invenergy

Solar Technician

Lenorah, TX · On-site

$29.49 - $49.97/hr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... About the Site The Tip Top Solar Energy Center is a110MWAC Solar Energy power generation facility ...

Invenergy

Advanced Solar Technician

Lenorah, TX

$29.49 - $49.97/hr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... Lead Solar Technician Tip Top Solar I Energy Center Location: 2022 NM-128, Jal, NM 88252 About The ...

Invenergyllc

Advanced Solar Technician

Lenorah, TX

$29.49 - $49.97/hr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... Lead Solar Technician Tip Top Solar I Energy Center Location: 2022 NM-128, Jal, NM 88252 About The ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for solar developer in Texas is $49.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.64 and $60.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Solar Developer, you need expertise in renewable energy project development, strong knowledge of permitting and regulatory processes, and a background in engineering, environmental science, or related fields. Familiarity with project management software, GIS mapping tools, and financial modeling platforms is typically required, and certifications like NABCEP can be advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate with stakeholders, secure land agreements, and navigate project challenges. These skills are crucial for successfully advancing solar projects from concept to completion while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

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A solar developer is responsible for planning, designing, and managing the development of solar energy projects. They evaluate site potential, coordinate with stakeholders, secure permits, and oversee project implementation, often requiring knowledge of industry regulations and project management tools.

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Solar Developers often encounter challenges such as securing suitable land, navigating complex permitting processes, and managing stakeholder expectations. These obstacles are addressed by conducting thorough site assessments, building strong relationships with local authorities, and maintaining clear communication with landowners and community members. Additionally, successful Solar Developers collaborate closely with engineers, legal teams, and financiers to ensure projects remain on track and compliant with regulations, paving the way for smooth project execution.

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Solar Developers are professionals who manage the planning, development, and execution of solar energy projects. They identify suitable sites, secure permits, arrange financing, and coordinate construction to bring solar power installations online. Solar Developers work closely with landowners, government agencies, engineers, and utility companies to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in compliance with regulations. Their work is crucial for increasing the adoption of renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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Staff Solar Performance Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Staff Solar Performance Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Description The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a comprehensive approach to power generation solutions from project siting and permitting through turnkey construction and startup and commissioning. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies, including: utility-scale solar, battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.
Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Solar Performance Engineer to support our collection of active utility-scale solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects through preconstruction, commissioning, testing, and project turnover. This role will focus on solar energy modeling, performance guarantee support, and performance testing for projects typically ranging from 65 MWdc to 400 MWdc.
The Solar Performance Engineer will serve as a technical resource across project phases, helping to establish expected plant performance during preconstruction and validating actual performance during commissioning and testing prior to substantial completion. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, project management, and clients to develop site-specific performance test procedures, analyze SCADA and meteorological data, evaluate equipment performance, detect and resolve performance deficiencies, and support successful demonstration of contractual performance guarantees.
This position is suited for an individual contributor or technical lead who is comfortable operating in both office and field environments. A successful individual is one who can translate plant design assumptions and contractual obligations into executable testing and analytical methods for EPC project delivery.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain project energy models for utility-scale solar projects using PVsyst to support preconstruction, proposal development, technical reviews, and performance guarantee assumptions.
  • Review design inputs and assumptions affecting modeled energy and performance, including meteorological data, equipment selection, loss assumptions, clipping, module soiling, and module degradation.
  • Support the technical review of performance guarantee exhibits, contracts, and test requirements. This includes identifying commercial and technical risks during both contract negotiations and project execution.
  • Develop capacity and availability test procedures in alignment with contract requirements, project design, and industry-accepted performance methodologies.
  • Perform capacity and availability test analyses to validate plant performance, determine pass/fail results, and write technical reports to support substantial completion.
  • Analyze SCADA, inverter, tracker, and MET station data to validate plant behavior, identify underperformance drivers, and support troubleshooting during commissioning and performance testing.
  • Validate equipment and plant-level performance by comparing measured field results to modeled expectations and design intent.
  • Coordinate with peers across the engineering, construction, startup and commissioning, and project management teams in order to prepare projects for successful performance testing and final turnover.
  • Support development of data collection requirements, instrumentation checks, and MET station validation needed for accurate performance testing.
  • Prepare technical memoranda, performance analyses, and test reports that clearly communicate assumptions, results, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
  • Perform on-site commissioning, test execution, punch list resolution, and substantial completion support.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Burns & McDonnell's performance modeling, testing procedures, templates, and best practices across the solar EPC portfolio by staying up-to-date on industry trends, modeling methodology, and applicable codes or standards.
  • Comply with all company policies and standards, including by promoting a strong safety culture.
  • This role builds on the analytical and cross-functional foundation of Burns & McDonnell's solar engineering work while emphasizing performance validation and project closeout.
  • Support other duties as assigned to drive successful completion and closeout of EPC solar projects.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • 3 years of related professional electrical engineering experience, with solar EPC consulting experience preferred.
  • Experience with PVsyst for utility-scale solar energy modeling highly preferred.
  • Experience developing and/or executing capacity test and availability test procedures and analyses for solar projects is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing SCADA and MET data to evaluate plant and equipment performance, including inverters, trackers and met stations is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with battery energy storage systems or hybrid plant performance is a plus.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Compensation
$110,000.00-175,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-MO-Saint Louis, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-MI-Detroit, US-TX-Houston, US-NC-Raleigh, US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262168
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

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