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About the role

  • Senior Solar Energy Analyst assessing solar resources, production, and plant performance for DNV’s renewable energy consultancy. Preparing bankable energy analyses and technical reports for North American projects.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct long-term solar resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale, distributed generation, commercial and industrial, community solar, residential, and hybrid renewable energy projects
  • Analyze solar and climatic datasets, perform energy modeling, predict energy production, and conduct statistical uncertainty analyses
  • Analyze operational production and performance data from solar plants
  • Evaluate resource variability, derive modeling parameters, assess system losses including degradation, and support bankable energy yield assessments
  • Prepare technical reports and collaborate with team members on assumptions and methodologies
  • Communicate technical findings and project outcomes to customers and other stakeholders
  • Conduct technical review and quality assurance activities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of solar energy assessment methodologies and deliverables
  • Work with analysts to implement current industry methods, tools, and technologies
  • Contribute to process improvements and support development and maintenance of analytical tools and software workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering, atmospheric science, mathematics, environmental science, or related quantitative field
  • Minimum Five (5) years of experience performing a similar role in North America
  • Comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment principles, solar energy production modeling, solar plant performance analysis, and photovoltaic system operation
  • Experience conducting Measure-Correlate-Predict (MCP) analyses and understanding solar resource variability and its impact on long-term energy estimates
  • Strong statistical data-analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel, Python, or other data-analysis software
  • Proficiency with Python data science packages such as Pandas and NumPy, Jupyter notebooks, version control systems such as Git, and software development workflows
  • Experience with industry-standard solar modeling software such as SolarFarmer, PlantPredict, PVcase, PVSyst, pvlib, SAM, or similar tools
  • Ability and experience using approved AI tools while independently validating outputs and protecting confidential information
  • Ability to enhance analytical methods, automate repeatable workflows, and improve project delivery quality and efficiency
  • Ability to critically evaluate analytical outputs, identify inconsistencies, and investigate unexpected results
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
  • Strong overall computer skills and ability to learn multiple software tools
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven QHSSE mindset
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screening
  • Able to sit for long periods when working in the office
  • Repetitive typing, sitting, and computer interaction for much of the day
  • Advanced degree, eight years of experience, customer relationship management, customer-facing technical discussions, and balancing technical, customer, and commercial considerations are preferred, not required
  • Visa sponsorship and other immigration-related employment benefits are not available

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
  • Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
  • Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
  • Advancement opportunities

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$110,000 - CA$170,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

NumpyPandasPython

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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