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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.

Position Overview

The Sr. Staff Engineerwill perform engineering activities for project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy's target markets throughout North America.

This position is on-site at Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

Battery Storage Engineering Group Responsibilities

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.

• Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software. Optimize layouts in order to maximize project value.

• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.

• Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.

• Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc.

Project Execution

• Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.

• Work with the Electrical Engineering team to support electrical system design and compliance efforts.

• Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.

• Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings.

• Work with the Structured Finance team to provide responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions throughout the project financing process.

Request for Proposal (RFP) Support

• Work with Procurement and battery manufactures to quote various systems to meet the RFP requirements.

• Prepare pricing models for various storage energy system use cases.

• Determine project sizing and operational requirements based on key market drivers, customer needs, RFP requirements, and Invenergy's Basis of Design

• Coordinate with the Project Management team to determine construction and commercial costs.

• Support the Development and Origination teams with the preparation of sales proposals to customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limitedto Physics, Material Science, and EnvironmentalScience.

• 2+ years of engineering or related technical discipline experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry

• Some travel required (up to 20%)

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

• Familiarity with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs

• Knowledge of the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.

• Experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design

• Familiarity with DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3

• Experience with modeling energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time.

• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.

• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.

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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.