Solar Production Estimate Subject Matter Expert

Solar Production Estimate Subject Matter Expert

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Tualatin, OR, US Tampa, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Charlotte, NC, US Jacksonville, FL, US Houston, TX, US South Jordan, UT, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Orlando, FL, US Phoenix, AZ, US Austin, TX, US Company:
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The Opportunity As the Solar Production Estimate Subject Matter Expert, you will have the opportunity to contribute 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. This position will report to the transaction solution team within Black & Veatch Infrastructure Advisory.

Key Responsibilities Consulting Capability:
Compiles data from contracts and technical documents Conduct data analysis and translate into written reports and presentation Execute and or review solar resource and yield simulation of PV power plants using PVsyst Execute regression-based forecasts of energy production using historical operational data Provide quality reviews on production estimates to produce reports suitable for commercial and contractual use. Supports project teams to discuss results with clients Proactively maintain an understanding of solar production estimating industry practices to ensure tools and processes reflect best in class offering Transfers knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels Enhances established working relationships with team members and management from within the client's organization Contributes to quality review on own engagement Ascertains and meets client expectations within scope of engagement role Develops applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques.

Outlines specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value Industry Knowledge Capability:
Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage. Experience with solar production estimating software a must. Leverages experience with plant engineering and design, inspections, outage assessment, plant and portfolio budget processes, equipment condition assessment, capital project assessments, reliability/availability assessments, conducting field observations, performance assessments, and/or financial analysis and models. Utilizes specialized knowledge to produce moderately complex work products and solutions across many phases of an engagement or one phase of a more complex engagement Applies appropriate methods or recognized equivalent to identified client needs Anticipates and resolves technical problems with occasional technical assistance from others Develops, presents, and defends conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans Analyzes and applies best practices knowledge of the relevant industries Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding…