Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial, industrial and public sector clients.The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are upheld in 170 projects worldwide totaling over 4 gigawatts to date of developed solar and energy storage capacity.
The Origis team,regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future – through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams includingsolar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
Origis is seeking a Director PV Energy & Performance whose primary responsibility will be modeling, analyzing, and optimizing plant performance for utility solar plus energy storage projects. The responsibility includes the technical evaluation of solar equipment and implementation of QA/QC programs for PV modules. This individual, reporting to the Senior Director or VP of Technology, will be a subject matter expert on our growing solar technology and analytics team.
The Director PV Performance is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of PV production estimates for early to late-stage developments and proposals
- Work cross functionally to drive design optimization and identify project risks and mitigations
- Collaborate with technical and procurement teams to efficiently model and assess equipment optionality
- Perform technical due diligence on PPA documentation and M&A activities to support contract negotiation
- Contribute to process development and initiatives aimed at furthering modeling team capabilities and accuracy
- Track and manage workflow of solar modeling team and proactively work with internal stakeholders to manage their expectations
- Implement QA/QC programs for the PV modules and the vendors manufacturing processes
- Works across the organization and with IE’s and OE’s to achieve consensus in the target energy outputs for the solar and solar plus storage projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in solar energy modeling and optimization.
- Knowledge of data sources, system loss factors, and competency in modeling tools for utility scale PV System production assessments
- Experience with PVSYST or PlantPredict a must., Python, PVLIB experience a plus
- Experience in implementing QA/QC program of PV modules desired
- Familiarity with battery energy storage system is plus.
Key Attributes for Success
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment
- Team player; ability to work with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with all levels of management and various functional teams
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Location Miami, FL; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA , or Remote for the right individual
Travel Up to 20% travel required as necessary
Job Level Director (Subject Matter Expert) – no direct reports
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.