Solar Consultant

Solar Consultant, Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC, Overland Park, KS Duties:

The Solar Consultant contributes to technical due diligence engagements for multiple types of assets, including solar and battery energy storage renewable energy projects on behalf of lenders and investors, serving in a supporting role to a multi-disciplinary team of Independent Engineering and Technical Due Diligence consultants. This is a key role on a team of engineers, consultants, and financial analysts, with the expectation to provide subject matter expertise in solar production estimating methodology. Consultants in this practice generally work on multiple concurrent projects at a given time. Communicate with stakeholders in solar PV project financial transactions, ranging from developers to financial institutions. Possess and maintain a deep understanding of solar production estimating industry practices and assumptions to ensure tools and processes reflect best-in-class offering. Review and or execute solar resource and yield simulation of PV power plants using PVsyst. Provide quality reviews on production estimates to produce reports suitable for commercial and contractual use. Review operating data from operating solar PV power plants. Periodically fine-tune our assumptions by using actual historical operating data. Present data in meaningful formats to be used by project teams. Support project teams to discuss results with clients. Conduct data analysis and translate into written reports and presentations. Contribute to the quality review of our deliverables. Ascertain and meet client expectations within the scope of the engagement role. Develop applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques. Outline specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value.

Industry Knowledge Capabilities:

Leverage experience with plant engineering and design, inspections, outage assessment, plant and portfolio budget processes, equipment condition assessment, capital project assessments, reliability/availability assessments, conduct field observations, performance assessments, and/or financial analysis and models. Utilize specialized knowledge to produce moderately complex work products and solutions across many phases of an engagement or one phase of a more complex engagement. Apply appropriate methods or recognized equivalents to identified client needs. Anticipate and resolve technical problems with occasional technical assistance from others. Develop, present, and defend conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans. Analyze and apply best practices knowledge of the relevant industries. No hire/fire authority. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account