Solar/BESS Operations Engineer

The Solar/BESS Operations Engineer role at Clearway Energy is a hybrid position based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position supports operations, maintenance, and performance optimization for utility-scale and commercial solar PV and BESS assets, with emphasis on troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and root cause analysis. The role requires travel up to 20% and offers a salary range of $79,000–$100,000 USD plus eligibility for an annual cash bonus. No visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive engineering technical support for the Clearway Solar and BESS operating fleet.
• Recommend and drive solutions that maximize the reliability and operation of Solar and BESS equipment.
• Provide internal subject matter expertise for Solar modules, inverters, and BESS.
• Contribute to the development and updating of engineering specifications and operational procedures, leveraging lessons learned from operating plants.
• Support the O&M team during new project construction and acquisition, ensuring readiness for operation to Clearway standards.
• Review and evaluate BESS capacity testing.
• Support training programs for site personnel, sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Evaluate equipment obsolescence and repowering opportunities or augmentation for existing Solar and BESS plants.
• Provide technical support for warranties and insurance claims.
• Support the Operations Engineering team to solve complex problems associated with renewable energy equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. in an Engineering field related to Energy Systems or Technology.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience with data historians and building performance monitoring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of battery operation and maintenance requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• May be required to work flexible work hours at times.
• Minimum of three years of experience related to energy systems design, power distribution, renewable energy, or related industry.
• Knowledge of relay coordination, protection, and grounding schemes.
• Experience with power plant controllers for AC and/or DC-coupled ESS + PV.
• Knowledgeable in technical standards such as UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 855.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, medical, dental and vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• A variety of life and accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.