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Invenergy

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

Electrical Engineer 3 - Maintenance, Operations Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of work experience is required; the posting also describes the experience range as 3–5+ years.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Some travel is required (<25%).
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the substation and balance-of-plant electrical maintenance program, including NERC-required and NETA-recommended testing and inspections.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external maintenance contractors to complete routine and planned maintenance scopes.
  • Coordinate completion of open maintenance items and work with regional Operations Electrical Engineers to carry out additional scope.
  • Oversee integration of PowerDB for managing electrical test records.
  • Maintain relationships with the existing pool of maintenance contractors and work with the Procurement team to develop new contractor relationships.
  • Work with the NERC Compliance Team or Lead to ensure the maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements.
  • Review equipment maintenance and testing reports to ensure operational safety, asset reliability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Review testing requirements of third-party sites and adapt internal programs to fit new customer needs.
  • Work with the Project Development team to ensure test records from new projects are turned over to operations.
  • Travel to sites, oversee contractor testing, and help train new engineers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of three-phase power systems and high-voltage electrical equipment, and a basic understanding of protective relaying concepts.
  • Practical or field experience in electrical substation testing and interpreting test results; prior experience with various substation equipment test sets is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of NESC, NERC, and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
  • Familiarity with NETA testing and inspection standards.
  • Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, and battery storage) and associated control systems.
  • Experience with PowerDB.

About the Company

Invenergy

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

Invenergy develops and operates energy projects worldwide, handling development, construction, and ongoing operations while selling the generated energy to utilities and large industrial or commercial customers. Its portfolio includes wind, solar, energy storage, natural gas, and clean water solutions, built and run as facilities that produce electricity or heat. It differentiates itself with in-house, end-to-end project execution and long-term partnerships, delivering a globally scaled mix of renewable and other energy solutions. Its goal is to expand sustainable energy deployment, provide reliable clean power, and continue growing its portfolio while using digital tools to optimize performance.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$8.9B
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2001

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