Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in performance engineering, data science, or analytics.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the solar domain, preferably involving performance modeling and/or data analysis of utility-scale solar power plants.
Experience with operational aspects of utility-scale solar power plants relating to operations and maintenance, performance reporting, performance metrics, and data analysis of operational time series data
Previous customer-facing experience and exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with clients, present findings, manage expectations, and resolve queries.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while staying organized and maintaining high-quality work standards.
Strong analytical skills with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Understanding of solar power plant equipment and performance modeling and analysis, including solar resource, sun position, irradiance, transposition models, module technologies, inverter behaviors, etc.
Advanced or fluent English (spoken and written); Spanish is a plus.
Additional Qualifications (Preferred)
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Familiarity with performance engineering tools like PVsyst, PVLIB Python, NREL SAM, and other PV software and models.
Experience working with time series datasets and typical pitfalls associated with solar time series data, such as daylight savings time shift correction, alignment of multiple time series, etc.
Experience using web APIs and Excel.
Proficiency in statistics and experience using statistical packages for dataset analysis.
Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets.
Technical expertise in data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
Location: São Paulo / Sorocaba / Hybrid
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
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