Head of Grid and Energy Service Analytics

Qcells is hiring a Head of Grid and Energy Service Analytics in Irvine, CA. This leadership role involves overseeing software development for energy management solutions, managing a large team, and ensuring alignment with U.S. energy market needs. Responsibilities include strategic planning, product delivery, and fostering innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering and a deep understanding of energy markets. A degree in a related field is required.
Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

QCELLS is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Energy and Grid Service Application Development to lead and drive our software development efforts in energy and grid services. This role will oversee the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge energy management solutions tailored for the U.S. market, with a focus on driving innovation, meeting customer needs, and optimizing grid operations.

As a senior leader, you will manage a large team and play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our energy and grid service applications, including DERMS, VPP, energy trading, forecasting, optimal control, and energy storage dispatch optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leadership & Management:
• Build a collaborative culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and excellence in execution.
• Software Development:
• Oversee the development of robust, scalable software systems for energy trading, DERMS, VPP, forecasting, and optimization applications.
• Ensure best practices in software engineering, architecture, and cloud computing are implemented across teams.
• Energy Market Expertise:
• Drive product development tailored to U.S. energy markets, including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and integration of market-specific functionalities.
• Customer and Market Focus:
• Deeply understand customer needs in the utility and energy services sector to inform product development.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and market-facing stakeholders to ensure alignment with market demands.
• Product Delivery:
• Own the delivery of energy management solutions, from inception to release, ensuring quality, scalability, and timeliness.
• Leverage forecasting and optimal control techniques to deliver superior energy storage dispatch optimization and operational efficiencies.
• Strategic Planning:
• Define and execute the roadmap for energy and grid service applications, aligning with company goals and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with other leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion in the energy market.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience in software engineering, architecture, and cloud computing.
• Strong understanding of energy trading platforms, DERMS, VPP, forecasting, optimal control, and energy storage dispatch optimization.
• Energy Market Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of U.S. energy markets, including CAISO, NYISO, and other regional systems.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering energy management solutions tailored for these markets.
• Customer Insight:
• Comprehensive knowledge of customer needs in the utility and energy services market.
• Leadership Experience:
• 10+ years of experience managing large software development teams (50+ members).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire, guide, and grow high-performing teams.
• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Why Join QCELLS?
• Be at the forefront of energy innovation, shaping the future of energy and grid services.
• Work with a dynamic, talented team passionate about creating impactful solutions for the energy market.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
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