Electrical Engineer II (Inverters), Operations Engineering

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

Invenergy is hiring an Operations Engineer to serve at an Inverter Subject Matter expect. In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing and improving Invenergy’s technical expertise of its fleet of operating inverters in order to maximize the performance and reliability of its solar and storage assets.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the operational issues of the Invenergy utility-scale solar and storage fleet inverters.

Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve performance issues (Control Center, SCADA, on-site technicians, EHS, other operations engineers)

Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize fleet inverter performance by analyzing parts usage, inspection results, and SCADA data to gain operational insights.

Lead root cause investigations and analysis

Assess damage to inverter components, categorize severity, and provide repair or troubleshooting dispositions

Track inverter damages, repair status, and use data for failure forecasting

Develop capabilities of in-house repair and troubleshooting teams

Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices.

Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of inverters.

Evaluate electrical engineering drawings and arc flash studies associated with photovoltaic systems and their applications for operations at current and future projects.

Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes

Support the end-of-warranty inverter inspections

Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for inverters.

Some travel is required (

Required Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical experience, or similar degree.

2-4+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles, preferably with 1-3+ years of directly relevant experience or Advanced Degree.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools

Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives

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

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills

Experience with PV or BESS Systems

Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems

Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices

Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.

Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices

Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure

Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software

Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc.)

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Base Pay

• $105 ,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD Annual
• Bonus: 15%

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.