A Renewable Energy Engineer develops engineering and systems for energy produced from renewable sources such as solar energy, wind energy and hydropower.
The Senior PV Engineer reports to our VP of R&D. The job may be located onsite in Chandler, Arizona or may be remote. You will be trained to become an in-house subject matter expert on PV performance modeling and data analysis, to support sales and delivery of SmartTrack, Array's proprietary solar tracker optimization technology.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Maintain and improve in-house PV performance modeling methodology to quantify the energy effects of solar tracker control optimization on variable terrain; Maintain and improve existing processes to work with Technical Sales to issue project-specific modeling estimates for customers. Work in a team to learn and improve in-house process for implementing SmarTrack (ARRAY's proprietary solar tracker optimization technology) on PV power plants per orders received. Maintain and improve in-house tools for energy analysis to show the gains from SmarTrack products. Work with third parties (independent engineering firms, customers, etc.) to validate our PV modeling methodology improvements, scheduling and executing field experiments as necessary. Ideate and carry out R&D on new solar tracker control enhancements and PV modeling methodologies; Leverage existing R&D facilities, working outdoors to add new sensors and equipment as necessary; Draft patent applications and work with patent attorneys as necessary. Prepare technical documents targeting internal team members and customers on topics related to PV modeling and SmarTrack; Work with Technical Writers to formalize documents when necessary. Represent ARRAY at technical industry events. Report work progress regularly to the Hiring Manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience Proficient in programming in Python using pandas and pvlib libraries; Candidate will be subjected to a test in the interview process. Good understanding of PV performance modeling and simulation; Candidate will be subjected to a test in the interview process. Proficient in written and spoken English. Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office software on Windows OS. Team player and fast learner.
Preferred qualifications:
5+ years of experience in the solar industry. 2+ years of experience in using PlantPredict, SolarFarmer, and/or PVsyst. Knowledgeable in using Python libraries for electrical circuit simulation, such as pvmismatch. Knowledgeable in working with Linux OS. At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array's ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
