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Invenergy Manager, Renewable Electrical Engineering in Chicago, Illinois
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Manager, Renewable Electrical Engineering, you will be responsible for managing junior engineers in the electrical engineering group, as well as lead the construction of cutting-edge onshore renewable energy projects (wind, solar and energy storage). You will be primarily responsible for managing other engineers who lead 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.
You will lead a hardworking team of electrical engineers that share a passion for renewable energy and contributing to the design of the technologies behind creating a sustainable world.
Responsibilities:
Electrical Engineering Group Responsibilities
Manage up to 2 or 3 junior engineers – provide guidance on issues faced during engineering design, construction and placed in service of projects
Manage project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications
Review electrical energy calculations
Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
Coordinate with operations engineering when reviewing designs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology
Engineering Design Management
R eview conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements
Conduct t horough 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 deadlines are met
Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process.
Construction Support
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.
Required skills:
BS in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job experience, and internships
4+ years of relevant work experience
Experience managing a diverse team
Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers.) and construction of such infrastructure
Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Some travel required (up to 25%)
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or Professional Engineering license
Experience managing and building multi-disciplined engineering teams
Experience with HV/MV electrical equipment for use in the Renewable Energy field
Practical experience in construction of HV electrical systems and associated Renewable Energy construction
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.