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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 leading up to and through project commercial operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics and Atmospheric Science. Master's Degree is a plus.

• 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 now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an engineering or other relevant science discipline is a plus

• 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