Solutions Engineer 1

About The Company Anza is a revolutionary platform that empowers solar and energy storage equipment buyers and developers to use advanced data and technology to compare more products and make confident decisions faster. The result is increased profit, reduced risk, and massive time-saving. With Anza, clients can focus on higher-value work without chasing down data or using manual tools. They can access real-time pricing and extensive technical, trade risk, counterparty, and contract term data from 95% of the U.S. module supply. Anza’s Effective $/Watt analytics enable users to evaluate modules based on production and installation costs. It provides energy storage lifecycle cost analytics across AC and DC battery systems. Anza’s vision is to help every utility-scale and DG buyer and developer make optimal design and procurement decisions.

Anza was born from internal tools at Borrego that maximized the financial value of its own projects. In 2021, Anza launched as a standalone application for broader industry use, furthering the company’s mission of accelerating the deployment of renewable energy.

At Anza, we don’t accept the status quo. We are driven by a culture of teamwork, a growth mindset and continuous improvement as we pursue our mission. Since its inception, we have surpassed our growth goals and are looking forward to continuing to build a great team and platform. We believe in having an ownership company culture, so we have implemented an attractive equity program. Join us!

About The Role

The Solutions Engineer (SE) is responsible for client facing data driven decisions around module procurement. They serve as the primary technical interface between customers and our one-of-a-kind platform, acting as the subject matter expert in data driven solutions. Our Solutions Engineers drive constant innovation by leveraging Anza’s expansive product data set and optimization technology to solve novel problems for our developer and IPP customers, and provide critical feedback to Anza’s software development process to constantly improve our technology. A successful candidate would demonstrate competence in solar development engineering, practical problem solving, and engineering optimization.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the technical evaluation of solar modules on our platform to support client engagements
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding solar module technology options for our clients
• Drive innovation of Anza’s technology by leveraging our supplier and product data to solve novel customer problems
• Gain in-depth understanding of customer use cases for our technology and offer insight to the product management team
• Provide expertise to internal and external teams to support services execution, including technical analysis support.
• Recommend development or acquisition of tools, equipment and methodology to support services execution.
• Train Sales and Customers on technical aspects of Anza’s Platform services

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 3-5 years of related experience in utility-scale solar development, design, and construction
• Ability to speak on system design and cost/production driven decisions.
• Experience with development and IPP models, with exposure to project finance models.
• Proficiency in Autocad, Excel/Google sheets, PVsyst, and familiarity with Python.

Compensation & Benefits

Anza uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; and self-managed flexible work schedules and time-off policies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Anza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Anza complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

Anza’s team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Anza does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the Anza team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Anza. Anza is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.