Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (French/English Speaking)

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Chicago, IL
1-3 Years Experience
Greentech • Real Estate • Social Impact • Energy • Industrial • Solar • Renewable Energy
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The Role

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Wind), you will lead the technical design and support evaluation of commercial and utility-scale wind projects in the Quebec region. This position will be located in Chicago (preferred) or Montreal office reporting to headquarters in Chicago. French-language skills required.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy projects.
  • Coordinate site characterization studies with industry experts, evaluate project constraints, and design optimized project layouts utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project value
  • Design site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological datasets, and establish opinion of long-term resource characteristics at multiple project sites
  • Model expected energy production and affiliated key metrics, including gross and net capacity factors, production profiles (8760s, diurnals), energy uncertainty, and probability values
  • Support pre-construction efforts by maintaining project site plans, inclusive of wind turbine layout, preliminary electrical collection cable and access road siting, and other balance of plant considerations, as well as facilitating preliminary and final geotechnical investigations.
  • Conduct site visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine micrositing. Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and construction meetings
  • Collaborate closely with dedicated electrical engineering team through electrical design, and with project management team to execute projects through construction phase.
  • Maintain working knowledge of wind turbine technology and affiliated technical and market trends. Work with wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers, to optimize equipment selection for projects as it relates to power curves, operational modes, mechanical suitability considerations, and curtailment strategies
  • Interface with the project development, origination, finance, environmental, and GIS teams to support project development, marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. Interface with the project management and operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operation. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of engineering experience
  • Proficient in English and French
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
  • Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated interest in renewable energy
  • Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds
  • Experience modeling energy project economics and understanding of concepts such as NPV, LCOE, IRR, etc…
  • Software experience in energy modeling (i.e. Openwind, Windfarmer), resource modeling (i.e.) Windographer), and GIS (i.e. ArcGIS, Global Mapper)
  • Understanding of statistical analysis and linear regression models, preferably as it pertains to meteorological data sources, and MCP methodology
  • Familiarity with remote sensing to enhance wind measurement campaigns

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,300 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Invenergy is a leading global privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions. We are headquartered in the Chicago and have 2000+ employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. We have successfully developed over 175 projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.

We are innovators at heart — we design, build and operate. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.

Why Work With Us

Invenergy strives to do the right thing while creating a sense of purpose, inclusion and belonging for all employees. As a leading developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, Invenergy is guided by our unique culture and values, focused on our mission and driven to achieve our vision.

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