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STAFF ENGINEER, RENEWABLE ENGINEERING (WIND)

Company: Invenergy
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12258990 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 DescriptionPosition OverviewAs a Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering, you will assist with the technical design and evaluation of commercial and utility-scale wind projects in Invenergy\'s target markets throughout the United States, Canada, and select international markets. This position will be located in Chicago.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy projectsCoordinate site characterization studies with industry experts, evaluate project constraints, and design optimized project layouts utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project valueDesign site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological datasets, and establish opinion of long-term resource characteristics at multiple project sitesModel expected energy production and affiliated key metrics, including gross and net capacity factors, production profiles (8760s, diurnals), energy uncertainty, and probability valuesLead pre-construction efforts by maintaining project site plans, inclusive of wind turbine layout, preliminary electrical collection cable and access road siting, and other balance of plant considerations, as well as facilitating preliminary and final geotechnical investigations.Conduct site visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine micrositing. Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and construction meetingsCollaborate with Performance & Technology team to maintain working knowledge of wind turbine technology and to coordinate with wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers to optimize equipment selection for projects as it relates to power curves, operational modes, mechanical suitability considerations, and curtailment strategiesCollaborate closely with dedicated Electrical Engineering team through electrical design, and with Project Management team to execute projects through construction phase.Interface with the project development, origination, finance, environmental, and GIS teams to support project development, marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. Interface with the project management and operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operation. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor\'s degree in engineering OR graduating with Bachelor\'s degree in engineering by Summer 20250-3 years of engineering experienceEligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.Preferred Qualifications:Master\'s degree in engineering or other relevant technical discipline is a plusPrevious experience in renewable energy industry is a plusProficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPointAbility to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a timeExcellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated interest in renewable energyDesire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgroundsExperience modeling energy project economics and understanding of concepts such as NPV, LCOE, IRR, etc.Software experie ce in energy modeling (i.e. Openwind, Windfarmer), resource modeling (i.e.) Windographer), and GIS (i.e. ArcGIS, Global Mapper)Understanding of statistical analysis and linear regression models, preferably as it pertains to meteorological data sources, and MCP methodologyBenefitsEligible 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.

Keywords: Invenergy, Mishawaka , STAFF ENGINEER, RENEWABLE ENGINEERING (WIND), Engineering , Chicago, Indiana

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