Engineer, Optimization Engineering

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America’s growing energy demand.

The 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.

• Assessearly-stage design trade-offs for site specific and regional guidance(considering factors such as DC/AC loading, GCR, equipment, land cost, expected COD year,etc.)

• Identify and model site specific conditions such as meteorological data, soiling, shading and other onsite conditions that mayimpactdesign and production
• P50, P90, P99 and hedge type production assessments
• Lead cross functional design optimization efforts targeted atthelowestLCOE
• Review technical requirements of PPA to guide negotiation and project risks
• Identify production and designleversto quantify risk and opportunities on project development and profitability
• Lead technical bid preparation and ensure team deliverables meet bidrequirements
• Help assess PV+S design and dispatch optimization that meets off-takerneeds

• Diligencenew technology with suppliers,EPCand IEs to understand bankability,performance and designimpacts
• Work on LCOE initiatives around design configuration, landutilization,and equipment
• Present results of project design and cost optimization efforts to project stakeholders

• Present key project specifications to EPC partners for detailed design process
• Guide and collaborate withthecontractor to find site and EPC specific optimizeddesign
• Review and negotiatetechnical exhibits such as capacity testing and technicalcommissioning (withthesupport of OEs)
• Support commissioning and performance testing activities by reviewing data from EPCs and coordinating withIEs

• Technical and performance supportthroughIE diligence and project financing
• Lead production reviewsandcoordinateon design,equipment and productiontopicsto maximize projectvaluation

• StrongPVproductionmodeling experience (PVsyst, SAM, and/orpvlib, etc.)
• Basic energy storage modeling experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Solar and Storage technology and components
• Commercially minded engineer focused onoptimization forLCOE
• 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 andidentifydependencies between design, production, cost, land use,LCOE
• Data analysis experience in Excel (familiarity withpythona plus)
• Bachelor of Science in STEM
• 3+years’ experience inproject oroptimization engineering
• 3+years’ experience with renewable energy and solar development

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.

$113,815 — $133,900 USD

in (Hybrid) San Diego, CA, USA.