Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$105k–$130k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

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

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience, including internships
  • Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers)
  • Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job experience, or internships
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Some travel required (up to 25%)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Renewable Power Plants
  • General knowledge of interpreting and applying common industry standards and codes
  • Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams

Base Pay

$105,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off

About the Role

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

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