Chicago, IL, USA
3 days ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering

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.

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 (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.  

Responsibilities:

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

2+ years of engineering or related technical discipline experience

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree is a plus. 

Renewable Engineering experience is a plus

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

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

Base Pay

$82,000 - $105,000 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.

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