Senior Staff Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large-scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

About the role

The Sr Staff Engineer will be responsible for the electrical engineering and construction of cutting-edge renewable energy projects. You will manage conceptual project designs and selected engineering firms to complete final detailed designs for projects. The electrical systems include inverter-based wind and solar generators with 1500V DC wiring systems, 34.5kV AC medium voltage collection/distribution circuits, collector substations, 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 critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time.
  • Support project close-out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to the 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 purchasing, and manage suppliers throughout engineering and commissioning.
  • Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections, and support resolution of 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 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 training sessions and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ 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.

Pay

Base pay range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD annually. Bonus: 10% - 15%. The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, and skills when determining base pay offers. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may include eligibility to participate in bonus programs designed to reward individual and company performance.

Benefits

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