What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Test Analyst/Test Engineer position at Actalent?
Performance Test Analyst/Engineer
We are looking for a Performance Test Analyst/Engineer for a Renewable Energy firm to commission new solar and battery projects, develop and maintain new analysis tools, write scopes of works for and manage our vendors. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for analyzing the performance of new utility scale solar and battery projects, drawing conclusions from the data, sending corrective actions and writing up reports. Secondary duties include designing new test procedures with the test team and help develop new analysis tools. A candidate is expected to grow into a role of subject matter expert in PV and Battery power plant performance.
Typical Duties
• Read all pertinent stakeholder contracts for a project (PPA, GIA, EPC and OEM)
• Distill/extract testing and performance metrics needed from contracts.
• Develop Test procedures to test and meet all testing and performance requirements to satisfy project contracts.
• Collaborate with commissioning team, and project teams in pre-testing phase to identify, troubleshoot, and correct project performance issues.
• Supervise and direct the performance testing
• Analyze plant PV and BESS performance test results
• Calculate system availability from data collected by SCADA or on-site testing as needed
• Evaluate utility-scale PV systems measured performance against modeled performance using PVsyst output, to create linear regressions in accordance with ASTM E2848-13.
• Create performance test reports to communicate results for a wide range of audiencesand stakeholders, ranging from technical experts to management personnel.
• Work with stakeholders in report review process
• Read, interpret and implement industry testing standards
Qualifications/Skills:
• Dexterity to communicate up, down and across multi-disciplinary teams with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques.
• Ability to write scopes of work and manage Third-party Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)/Consultants.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, computer science or engineering with minimum 5 years of technical and management experience.
• 1 Years experience in data analytics preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.
Required Skills/Competencies:
• Independently research, learn and apply knowledge to achieve success in engineering, analysis, and coding.
Software Skills:
• Experience with HMI tools such as Ignition
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP
•Experience with Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, Teams, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office tools
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, VisualBasic and others preferred
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $60 - $65
