Invenergy
Power infrastructure
SeniorStaffEngineer(Solar)
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“Senior Staff Engineer (Solar) at Invenergy. Skills: Solar projects, Engineering, Project development. Perform engineering activities. Support project development”
Industry & Context.
Open to occasional travel, Valid Driver's License
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline, 2-4+ years of related experience in the renewable energy industry, Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Open to occasional travel, Valid Driver's License, Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship
Nice to Have
Master's degree in an engineering or other relevant science discipline, Familiarity with resource and energy modeling software including PVsyst and SAM, Familiarity with site design tools including AutoCAD and GIS software, Knowledge of meteorological data sources, long term correlation methods, and other statistical analysis, Knowledge of energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE, Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time, Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills, Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds
What You'll Do.
Perform engineering activities
Support project development
Assist with technical design
Evaluate utility-scale solar projects
Screen prospective solar projects
Identify potential risks
Define project constraints
Prepare conceptual project layouts
Analyze meteorological datasets
Assess project resource characteristics
Estimate project annual energy production
Assess site suitability
Participate in landowner meetings
Participate in community outreach
Participate in construction meetings
Assist with permitting efforts
Support preparation of sales proposals
Support project financing
Respond to due diligence questions
Interface with Project Management
Interface with Project Electrical Engineering
Interface with Operations teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
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 Sr Staff Engineer in Renewable Engineering will perform engineering activities to support project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale solar projects in Invenergy’s target markets. **Duties and Responsibilities** * Screen prospective solar projects to identify potential risks and value * Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions * Prepare conceptual project layouts. Optimize layouts to maximize project value. * Analyze available meteorological datasets and apply long-term correlation to assess project resource characteristics * Estimate project annual energy production, energy uncertainty, energy probability values, and time-based production profiles * Conduct site visits to assess site suitability, participate in landowner meetings and community outreach events, and participate in monthly construction meetings. * Assist with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts * Support the preparation of project sales proposals * Support project financing by responding to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions * Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams lea
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