Invenergy

Power Infrastructure

ProjectEngineer,RenewableElectricalEngineering

$105–130k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering at Invenergy. Skills: Electrical Engineering, Design Management, Renewable Energy Projects. Manage conceptual project designs. Manage selected engineering firms”

Industry & Context.

Power Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Resolution of any field issues

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel required (up to 25%), On-site inspections, On-site meetings, In person coordination meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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%)

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Manage conceptual project designs

Manage selected engineering firms

Complete final detailed designs

Develop conceptual project designs

Conduct design reviews

Define scope of electrical studies

Track design schedules

Support project close out

Review competitive bids

Support purchasing of electrical material

Monitor construction progress

Attend on-site meetings

Perform factory inspection

Witness factory acceptance testing

Develop construction specifications

Develop engineering specifications

Develop equipment specifications

Prepare electrical energy calculations

Validate electrical energy calculations

Analyze conceptual designs

Analyze RFQ specifications

Incorporate lessons learned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Update all stakeholders; Coordinate with interconnection utilities; Coordinate with independent engineers; Coordinate with project partners; Coordinate with operations engineering; Manage multiple projects with various teams

Process & Methodology

Track design schedules, Manage suppliers, Manage multiple projects

Full Job Description

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. **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 includ

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