Data Engineer & Analyst

TerraVerde is seeking a Data Engineer & Analyst to join our team. This role is central to ensuring our clients receive accurate, timely, and actionable reports across a growing portfolio of commercial-scale solar and battery energy storage systems.

Sitting at the intersection of energy engineering, data analysis, and client-facing reporting, the Data Engineer & Analyst is responsible for transforming raw system and utility data into clear, accurate, and actionable insights that support operational performance, financial outcomes, and customer confidence. The Data Engineer & Analyst partners closely with cross-functional teams to analyze system performance, investigate underperforming assets, and communicate results effectively to clients. Over time, this position will help expand TerraVerde’s reporting capabilities into advanced platforms such as TerraVerde’s Solar Shadow and additional utilities beyond electricity, such as water and other utilities, and EV charging.

What’s Exciting about this Role?

• Turn raw data into actionable insights that directly influence client outcomes and company strategy
• Own the end-to-end reporting process for a growing portfolio of commercial-scale energy systems
• Collaborate with engineers, asset managers, and clients to solve real-world energy challenges
• Dive into utility bills, tariffs, and system modeling to uncover opportunities for optimization
• Shape the future of TerraVerde’s reporting by moving from spreadsheets to modern platforms like TerraVerde’s Solar Shadow

Core Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver accurate, repeatable performance, usage, and financial reporting for solar and battery systems on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis
• Collect, clean, validate, and curate operational and utility datasets
• Ensure analyses are accurate, complete, and auditable
• Turn technical findings and data into actionable insight and client-ready narratives
• Support the transition from Excel/Word/PDF reporting to software platforms such as Solar Shadow

Utility & System Assessment

• Analyze utility bills, tariffs, rate structures, and interval usage data to identify cost and performance opportunities
• Model and evaluate existing solar and battery system performance
• Conduct root-cause analysis of underperforming systems and contribute to actionable recommendations
• Perform electricity assessments,with planned expansion into water, EV charging, and other utilities

Asset Management & Cross-Functional Support

• Support daily monitoring and performance analysis of solar and battery system
• Provide analytical support for system issues, modernization efforts, and new client engagements
• Collaborate with asset managers, project managers, and engineers to support client outcomes
• Interface with utilities, software teams, and other stakeholders as needed
• Serve as a trusted analytical partner to internal teams and clients
• Uphold TerraVerde’s brand and customer-first values through best-in-class service, professional and reliable work, and clear communication

Process & Tool Development

• Drive continuous improvement of data pipelines, analytical methods, and reporting processes
• Act as a knowledgeable end user and subject-matter contributor in internal tool development
• Develop and maintain clear, repeatable analytical methods and documentation
• Maintain repeatable analytical methods, templates, and standardized reporting workflows
• Contribute to peak energy and financial performance across client systems through rigorous analysis and continuous improvement

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Curious, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working with data
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong follow-through
• Able to simplify and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working with imperfect or raw data and turning it into actionable insights
• Collaborative team player who values culture and shared success
• Enjoys drafting reports with clear, insightful narrative–not just numbers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience working with time-series data, rates, tariffs, and energy usage data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, or other analytical tools
• Certification or coursework in Data Analytics
• Experience with solar, battery, or other renewable energy systems
• Prior experience developing automated reporting or dashboards
• Exposure to financial modeling or cost-of-energy analysis
• Experience with California utility (SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E) rates and tariffs

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 - 140,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and overall role alignment.

About TerraVerde Energy

TerraVerde is a leading independent energy consulting firm proudly supporting clients with the design and deployment of energy projects and programs that reduce costs, increase resiliency (backup power), and enhance sustainability. Since 2009, we have supported the successful implementation of over $500 million worth of distributed solar and battery energy storage systems for which we provided independent technical and financial feasibility analyses, project development (competitive solicitation) support, project implementation management (overseeing design, interconnection, incentive applications, and construction), and continue to provide ongoing asset management services (performance monitoring, operations & maintenance, revenue program management, detailed energy & financial performance reporting) for a portfolio of over 500 solar & battery energy storage systems.

The Data Engineer & Analyst is expected to demonstrate TerraVerde Credo & Values which are:

1. We advocate for the interests of our clients. We provide objective analysis and guidance to generate options that maximize value for our clients per their specific needs and up to date information, so our clients never experience a negative surprise.
2. As the representative for our clients, we are completely independent of any installer, supplier, or project finance capital source.
3. We are committed to full transparency with our clients.
4. We educate our clients with an unbiased assessment of project risks and benefits so they can make informed decisions.
5. We are a learn-it-all not a know-it-all company. We are committed to lifelong learning so we can provide our expertise to our clients in energy technology, infrastructure opportunities, private & public incentives & funding.
6. Reputation > Revenue - We will sacrifice situational opportunities for sustainable practices

TerraVerde Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.