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
Requirements
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%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, 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, religi
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
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.
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.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Project Engineer 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.
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