Senior Electrical Engineer, Performance Engineering

About the Role

Nexamp is seeking a Senior Electrical Performance Engineer who will be a deep technical independent contributor responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of Nexamp's operating portfolio of distributed and utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, currently exceeding 2 GW under management and in construction. In this role, you will apply advanced electrical engineering analysis to operating systems in the field, performing root-cause failure analysis, diagnosing complex and recurring issues across inverters, transformers, protection systems, controls, and balance-of-plant equipment. You'll identify systemic risks, validate corrective actions, and drive data-backed recommendations to reduce downtime, prevent repeat failures, and extend asset life.

This is a hybrid role out of our Lawrence, Boston, New York City, Chicago, or Washington, DC office, and will report to the Director, Performance Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own plant protection, controls, and compliance strategy by reviewing and coordinating protection settings across OCPDs, relays, inverters, and plant controllers; managing required setting changes with third-party vendors; and securing utility approvals to ensure safe, reliable operation.

• Engage directly with utilities on complex grid-interaction issues related to protection schemes, relay settings, and plant control behavior; diagnose misalignment between plant and utility protection philosophies; and negotiate technically sound solutions that optimize availability and interconnection compliance.

• Improve system reliability and energy performance by evaluating and optimizing protection schemes, breaker coordination, relay timing, circuit configurations, and inverter control functions (Volt/VAR, Volt/Watt, frequency-watt, ramp rates, ride-through).

• Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay database templates, equipment specifications, standard drawings, and protection philosophies, with a focus on maintainability, operability, and lifecycle cost.

• Lead data-driven reliability and loss reduction efforts by analyzing inverter logs, relay events, EMS dispatch data, and waveform captures; conducting root-cause and 8D investigations; quantifying production and financial impacts; and recommending corrective actions, upgrades, or repowering strategies.

• Own fleetwide monitoring and diagnostics strategy by refining alert thresholds, logic, and escalation workflows to reduce false positives, minimize alert fatigue, and accelerate incident response.

• Develop analytical models, diagnostic frameworks, and performance standards for Nexamp's PV and BESS fleet, integrating power systems engineering with data analytics to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.

• Influence organizational capability and decision-making by representing Performance Engineering in cross-functional initiatives, providing actionable feedback to development and engineering teams on design and procurement decisions, and mentoring junior analysts through training and documented best practices.

• Optimize control schemes and operating strategies, translating observed field behavior and performance data into improved settings, logic, and operational standards.

• Work closely with Operations, Asset Management, Controls, and OEMs to bridge the gap between design intent and real-world performance to ensure the fleet operates safely and reliably, while maximizing value throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.

• 2+ years of experience in solar and protection relays (breakers, reclosers, power logic controllers, etc.).

• Professional Engineer license is a plus.

• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.

• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. Accountability and an ownership mentality are valued.

• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.

• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.

• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) employer-match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Healthy snacks and coffee
• Service days and volunteer opportunities
• Company outings

Compensation

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $130,000 - $150,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company's stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Recruiter Notice

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.