Jr Performance Software Developer

San Diego CA Renewable Group United States of America

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Jr. Performance Software Developer will develop, automate and maintain comprehensive PV performance analysis code and tools based on Performance Team specifications.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensures that all employees from field team to office follow safe practices while working.
• Works with Performance Team – EPC team members in developing processes to quicken and enhance day to day activities.
• Works with Performance Team Managers in developing comprehensive and scalable solutions for analytics and corresponding tools.
• Develop and maintain a suite of Performance Analysis python codes and corresponding detailed documentation and trainings related to the use of the codes and associated tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect and consolidate necessary data to complete reports and other analytical tools and deliverables.
• Work with Performance Team Managers in reviewing and documenting required feature sets for python tools and provide feedback on feasibility and capability in implementing the feature sets.
• Thorough review and research into additional tools/libraries for meeting the needs and requirements of analytics and tools for the Performance Team – EPC.
• Code and develop cross operational tools/dashboards to leverage the performance data and information from EPC and O&M projects based on specifications from Performance Team Managers.
• Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purposes which includes, but is not limited to, python setup, Github training, Sharepoint technical information repository, troubleshooting guides and practices for code-based tools, analytics reference calculations, and others as needed.
• Maintain working and scalable code bases/tools via quality assurance testing and technical documentation.
• Work with Performance Team – EPC members and Performance Team Managers to ensure proper design and user experiences are accounted for in scope and development requirement reviews.
• Implement user interface (UI) functionality and backend data processing.
• Assist and support in data analytics and other tools development based on Performance Team needs.
• Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for internal reference and training purposes.
• Review and enhance current internal analytics software/code base.
• Apply PV performance modeling libraries and tools, like PVLIB and Rdtools, within internal analyses.
• Grow into a role of subject matter expertise in PV power plants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Performance Team’s satisfaction of developed tools.
• Consistent profitability.
• Quality work and productivity.
• Scalable solutions and efficient tools.
• Predictable execution of business plan/strategic vision.
• Subject matter expert in Utility Scale PV system technologies and operations.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• College degree in data science, programming, engineering or another related technical field.
• 2+ Years experience in programming, developing, engineering or data analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office tools.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, SQL, R, and others.
• Experience using Git and Github.
• Experience using Pandas, NumPy, Plotly, Dash, and other python-based data visualization tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
• Technical understanding of the Renewable Energy industry with emphasis on solar PV.
• Foster a spirit of collaboration between teams.
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate vision into an executable plan and clearly communicate details and thoughts to internal/external clients.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$72,275.00 -$90,344.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.