Staff Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering

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Chicago, IL
1-3 Years Experience
Greentech • Real Estate • Social Impact • Energy • Industrial • Solar • Renewable Energy
We are innovators building a sustainable world. We hope you’ll join us.
The Role
This position focuses on managing electrical engineering and construction for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include developing project designs, conducting design reviews, managing procurement, and supporting construction efforts to ensure compliance with requirements and schedules.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

This position will be responsible for the electrical engineering and construction of cutting-edge renewable energy projects. You will be primarily responsible for managing conceptual project designs and the selected engineering firms in order to complete final detailed designs for projects to be built. The electrical systems of these projects utilize inverter-based wind and solar generators that include 1500V DC wiring systems, 34.5kV AC medium voltage collection/distribution circuits, collector substations to step-up power, and transmission line interconnections to the grid at high and extra high voltages.

Responsibilities:

  • Engineering Design Management
    • Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements
    • Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical drawings: DC solar, AC collection system for wind and solar, substation, and transmission line
    • Define the scope of all required electrical system studies and review results for accuracy and compliance
    • Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time.
    • Support project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and relay settings.
  • Procurement and Construction Support
    • Review competitive bids for owner procured electrical material. Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process.
    • Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.
    • Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials.
  • Electrical Engineering Group Responsibilities
    • Assist in developing project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications
    • Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations
    • Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.
    • Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
    • Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree OR graduating with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree by Fall 2024, Winter, 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025.
  • Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, and internships.
  • Basic Understanding of HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers).
  • General knowledge of interpreting and applying common electrical industry standards and codes.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
  • Some travel required (up to 25%).
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Passing FE exam
  • Renewable energy experience.
  • Experience with construction of infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams

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.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
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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