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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Avantus's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Avantus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Avantus
- high 11 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 19 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Avantus's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Avantus.
About this role
The Optimization Engineer at Avantus will support clean energy projects from early development through financing diligence, focusing on production, design, and cost optimization. Responsibilities include assessing design trade-offs, leading optimization efforts for the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications meet requirements. The role requires strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of solar and storage technologies.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Avantus as an employer.
What you need
- Strong PV production modeling experience (PVsyst, SAM, and/or pvlib, etc.)
- Basic energy storage modeling experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Solar and Storage technology and components
- Commercially minded engineer focused on optimization for LCOE
- Ability to quantify risk and opportunities around unknowns in design and technology
- Basic understanding of the full solar development process
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
- Flexible PTO
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid
- Salary range provided but may vary based on location and experience
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Avantus on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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