Origis Energy · Austin
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Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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 including solar 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 Senior Manager PV Energy & Performance Engineering whose primary responsibility will be modeling, analyzing, and optimizing plant performance for utility solar plus energy storage projects. This role combines deep technical rigor with real-world impact. You will collaborate closely with Business Development, Project Engineering, EPC, Asset Management, and Operations to deliver defensible energy performance assessments and engineering solutions that strengthen reliability, optimize generation, and support long-term project performance.
The Senior Manager PV Energy & Performance Engineering is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Senior Director PV Performance & Technology, 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.
• PVsyst energy modeling, including terrain shade analysis, soiling and snow profiles, probability of exceedance analysis, and life cycle degradation projections.
• 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.
• Conduct capacity testing, including exhibit review, test plan development, and implementation.
• Perform technical due diligence on PPA documentation and M&A activities to support contract negotiations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 4+ 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.
• Strong understanding of DC collection systems, plant design, and key drivers of solar asset performance.
• Experience with PVsyst a must; Python, PVLIB experience a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting ASTM E2848 PV capacity and performance testing.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage system is a plus.
Key Attributes for Success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Superb 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 Austin, TX or Remote for the right individual.
Travel Up to 20% travel required as necessary.
Job Level Senior Manager (Subject Matter Expert) - no direct reports
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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. More information is available here.
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