Wind Asset Performance Engineer I, Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Engineering$70k–$95k/yrFull-time
About the role
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. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date and may remain open based on business need.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale wind fleet
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including the Generation Control Center, SCADA, field technicians, EHS, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production by analyzing operational data, maintenance records, parts usage, and inspection results to gain operational insights.
- Support RCAs and investigations into equipment reliability and performance issues.
- Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind turbines.
- Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize performance
- Support operational safety reviews and contribute engineering perspective to incident investigations when requested.
- Review inspection findings and support disposition recommendations, maintenance prioritization, and End-of-Warranty (EOW) activities.
- Develop and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, reports, troubleshooting documentation, and analytics in collaboration with Performance Analytics and other engineering groups
- Lead pilot projects evaluating new tools, monitoring strategies, operational processes, or performance improvement opportunities.
- Onboard new facilities into the operating fleet.
- Some travel (
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in renewable energy, power generation, and asset operations
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship