Performance Engineer II

What You Can Expect

As a BESS Performance Engineer II within ENGIE North America’s Renewable & Flex Power Generation Business Unit, you will provide data analytics support for the company’s renewable assets across the USA. Reporting to the Performance Analytics Manager, your main focus will be on improving and optimizing the performance of operational Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites using advanced analytics, data visualization, and performance indicator reporting.

Primary Duties:

• Maintain tools that monitor the overall performance and availability of the operating fleet (primarily battery storage, but also wind and solar)
• Assist in developing and implementing advanced analytics to proactively identify failure modes and provide operations with actionable insights
• Support field operations with equipment testing and data collection; interpret results and provide recommendations.
• Participate in detailed analysis and investigations during equipment failures or other underperformance issues
• Support data needs for budgeting, spare parts management, and other operational tasks
• Improve KPI (key performance indicator) reporting tools and dashboards

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, math, or equivalent certification/training
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in data analytics or operations at power plants (wind, solar, BESS) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools and platforms (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Databricks)
• Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, R, or Python
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and calculations
• Ability to travel to sites in Texas and California
• Strong commitment to personal and workplace safety
• Action-oriented, self-motivated, able to lead a team or work independently, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and implement solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with high accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Word, and project management systems

Additional Details

• Eligible for hybrid work policy (based in Houston, TX)
• Must be available for domestic travel up to 10% of the time, including some overnight trips
• Must comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,875 - $105,385 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on jobs.engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.