Principal Data Scientist, Performance Analytics

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Principal Data Scientist, Performance Analytics as a member of the Analytics & Monitoring team is responsible for defining and executing the advanced statistics roadmap of the Analytics & Montoring team, defining the development and management of advanced statistical models of internal asset performance tools and infrastructure and mentoring team members in data science and advanced statistics. 

The products A&M develops address real-time and historical performance, provide underperformance alerts and summarize relevant asset data around performance for a variety of audiences including upper management. The Principal Data Scientist, Performance Analytics will contribute to the collaboration with O&M, Asset Management and Engineering teams to surface issues that cause assets to underperform post construction taking into consideration pre construction benchmarks. The development of the analytics tools and platform will be done in close collaboration with the IT/OT department as well to ensure that the system and protocols are compatible with the IT/OT strategy and guidelines of the company.  The ultimate goal of the Principal Data Scientist, Performance Analytics is to develop the algorithms and logic that will enhance the profitability of the whole portfolio and offer direction and strategy on possible improvement opportunities while automating workflows.

Role Responsibilites:

• Define strategy for the development of statistical tools and growth of services for the entire Engineering Group
• Determine best in class set of statistical modelling that expose the overall health and performance of assets (Wind, Solar, Storage)
• Deliver resource assessment automatic data cleaning pipelines (Smart Data Pipeline)
• Orchestrate the implementation of Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions for the Engineering group
• Validate and support improvement of energy and performance calculation methods
• Drive accuracy of expected generation tools and benchmark it against theoretical models
• Automate the reconciliation of preconstruction energy estimates with post construction results
• Support Product Development pipeline for Engineering
• Build a collaborating environment with multiple  stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, AM, IT/OT  and others)
• Mentor engineers in technology related topics and data analytics methods and tools.
• Reassure that RWECE is using state of the art statistical methodologies for resource and operational assessment

Job Requirements and Expereince:

• Degree in STEM from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience with demonstrated history in analytics activities and/or projects
• Deep understanding of Resource Assessment methodologies for Wind and Solar projects
• Deep understanding of RES systems (Wind turbines, Photovoltaics, Storage)

• Excellent understanding of operational data and energy calculation methodologies
• Extended hands on experience with data analysis, databases and visualization tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Databricks)
• Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Experience in leading processes, initiatives or teams
• Good oral and written communication in English
• Project management skills
• People management skills
• Self-Starter
• Problem Solver
• Customer oriented
• Willing to travel (up to 10% of time)

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.