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About the role

  • Senior Solar Energy Analyst evaluating solar resources, production, and plant performance for DNV. Supporting bankable renewable-project decisions through modeling, analysis, and technical assurance.

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, and assess system losses including degradation.
  • Support bankable energy yield assessments for project development, financing, acquisition, and operational decision-making.
  • Prepare technical reports and ensure deliverable quality according to DNV standards.
  • Collaborate with team members on assumptions and methodologies.
  • Communicate technical findings and project outcomes to customers and stakeholders.
  • Conduct technical review and quality assurance activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of solar energy assessment methodologies and deliverables.
  • Help 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 (e.g., Pandas, NumPy), Jupyter notebooks, version control systems (e.g., 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 for data analysis, coding, quality checks, research, and technical drafting, with independent output validation and protection of confidential information.
  • 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.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven QHSSE mindset.
  • Successful pre-employment background and drug screening.
  • Able to sit for long periods when working in the office.
  • Experience with advanced degree and eight years of experience is preferred, not required.
  • Immigration-related employment benefits, including visa sponsorship, 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
  • Accident and critical illness options for you and your family
  • Workplace strategies for mental help resources
  • 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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