REC Solar Career Opportunities

The Manager of Performance Engineering will lead the development and execution of data-driven performance optimization strategies across a growing fleet of distributed solar PV and hybrid (solar + BESS) assets. This role requires a leader with deep technical expertise in data systems, analytics, and engineering who can build a scalable performance engineering function that delivers measurable value. The ideal candidate blends hands-on engineering skills with strategic thinking to develop tools, systems, and processes that improve fleet-wide performance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Innovation: Design and implement structured data systems (including automated loss allocation, digital twins, and an expected power engine) to enable scalable performance reporting aligned to the business model. Evaluate build vs. buy options and enhance existing data structures as needed. Partner with IT to define database requirements that support growth, analytics, and future AI/ML applications.
  
• Fleet Performance Optimization: Use data science, SCADA/DAS data, and engineering models to identify underperformance and improvement opportunities across the fleet. Build tools for proactive optimization (e.g., wash optimization, cost-benefit analysis for corrective repairs, ticket prioritization, degradation analysis, string-outage detection, and tracker-outage detection).
  
• Monitoring & Reporting Systems: Develop and maintain scalable performance reporting tools independent of DAS or O&M providers. Oversee integration of new sites into monitoring platforms and ensure data readiness at COD.
  
• Performance Guarantee Management: Where applicable, administer and automate performance guarantee tracking, reporting, and claims support.
  
• Technical Support & Collaboration: Provide Level 2 reactive performance analyses for individual projects and support Technical Asset Managers with data-driven troubleshooting. Lead and contribute to root-cause analyses and cross-functional initiatives such as repowering, commissioning, and asset optimization.
  
• Platform Management: Own governance for fleet monitoring platforms (DAS, SCADA, historian, and reporting layers) to ensure connectivity, data integrity, and reliable near-real-time visibility. Coordinate with vendors, integrators, and internal teams on upgrades, cybersecurity requirements, and issue resolution.
  
• Team Leadership: Hire, develop, and lead a team of engineers and analysts focused on data quality, platform uptime, vendor risk management, performance analytics, and automated cost-benefit analysis. Build the organization thoughtfully by defining clear roles, demonstrating business value for each hire, and aligning team structure and tooling with the business model.
  
• Strategic Development Support: Support front-end diligence for acquisitions and new project development. Partner with the investment team on M&A by evaluating operational performance, forecasting production, and informing operating expense assumptions.
  
• Innovation & AI Integration: Identify and deploy predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions that improve availability, production, and cost efficiency, with appropriate validation and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in renewable energy, with a focus on performance engineering, data systems, and analytics.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of SCADA/DAS systems, solar PV performance modeling, and data architecture.
• Experience with performance modeling tools such as PVsyst, SAM, Pvlib, SolarFarmer, and similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and programming skills; experience with Python, SQL, and dashboarding tools (e.g., PowerBI, Datarails).
• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in operational environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and building systems from the ground up.
• Must be curious, self-motivated, collaborative, and have strong written communication skills.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and facilitating project finance opportunities for REC ownership from third-party developers & EPC contractors (Strategic Partners).  This may involve supporting the Partners’ engagements or negotiations with commercial customers, landowners, or PPA off-takers. This position will also coordinate with internal REC Solar resources for completing due diligence, modeling deal economics, negotiating acquisition or partnership documents, and securing internal approvals.

This role requires an understanding of sales, development, financing, engineering, construction, and financial structuring to support successfully shepherding projects from inception to COD. The position will report to REC Solar’s Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Operate with integrity.
• Serve on REC Solar’s Strategic Partnership team that is focused on identifying potential solar, battery storage, and microgrid project acquisition targets and partnership opportunities with third-party EPC providers looking for a financing solution for their projects, particularly in the eastern US.
• Develop & maintain a network of solar developers/contractors while also building strong internal relationships across all functions necessary to be successful.
• Coordinate and manage internal REC Solar resources cross-functionally to evaluate opportunities, generate proposals, and close new project sales.
• Identify and quantify key risks with potential projects and work with internal teams to mitigate those risks.
• Understand project design and economic drivers, analyze market factors, financing terms, new legislation/regulation for impact to project economics and optimize acquisitions profitability.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of memos/reports to the management team for decision making.
• Proficiently perform all required sales activities including: sales prospecting, partner development, account management, site evaluations, proposals, presentations, networking, pipeline reporting, contract negotiation, and other general business functions in support of the sales efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate with integrity.
• Have a demonstrated history of successfully meeting or exceeding quota in an energy industry B2B sales environment.
• Comfortability presenting to executives, developers, financiers/investors, & contractors.
• Understanding of solar policies, incentives, revenue streams, and deal structuring for both BTM & FTM projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• Be able to travel as needed (estimated at 10%-30% of the time)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with many deliverables and prioritize competing demands.
• Self-starter who is able to independently uncover opportunities (ideally bilateral) within REC’s target markets, including behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter projects.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced project environment, with the ability to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills that create results through teamwork.
• Experience presenting to, and facilitating reviews with, internal and external executives.
• 4 years of experience in business development experience in the energy industry, preferably in solar, involving contracting vehicles such as MIPA, PPA, & EPC.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working in MS Office Suite (Office, Excel, etc.) & CRM platforms such as SalesForce