Sr. Engineer, Optimization Engineering

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.

The Sr. Optimization Engineer will demonstrate industry knowledge, superior communication skills, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This is seen as critical role to support projects from early-stage development through mid- and late-stage offtaker and financing diligence. The person in this role would support production, design, and cost optimization throughout the full development process.

• Strong PV production modeling experience (PVsyst, SAM, and/or pvlib, etc.)
• Basic energy storage modeling experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Solar and Storage technology and components
• Commercially minded engineer focused on optimization for LCOE
• Ability to quantify risk and opportunities around unknowns in design and technology
• Basic understanding of the full solar development process
• Basic understanding of renewable project finance process
• Understanding of typical Solar and Storage PPA and market structures
• Thrive in a cross-functional environment, able to guide discussion and identify dependencies between design, production, cost, land use, LCOE
• Data analysis experience in Excel (familiarity with python a plus)
• Bachelor of Science in STEM
• 3+ years’ experience in project or optimization engineering
• 3+ years’ experience with renewable energy and solar development
• #LI-Hybrid
• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California.
  
  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.