Full-Time

Project Engineer

Renewable Engineering, Solar

Posted on 12/20/2024

Invenergy

Invenergy

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

Energy

Compensation Overview

$90k - $115kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

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

Category
Environmental Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
AutoCAD
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
  • 3+ 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.
  • 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
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

Invenergy develops and operates sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and energy storage, as well as natural gas and clean water. The company takes energy projects from concept to operation, utilizing its in-house expertise in project development, construction, and operations. Invenergy generates revenue by selling the energy produced from its projects to clients such as utility companies and large industrial businesses. What sets Invenergy apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, along with its ability to forge long-lasting partnerships with a diverse range of clients. The company's goal is to shape the future of energy by delivering reliable and impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable energy landscape.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Invenergy secured $170M for the Samson Solar Project, boosting financial growth.
  • Meta signed agreements with Invenergy for 760 MW of clean energy.
  • The $30M Center of Excellence enhances workforce development and local manufacturing.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Illuminate USA in solar manufacturing.
  • Large-scale investments like the Center of Excellence may not yield immediate returns.
  • Dependence on tax equity financing could be affected by changes in tax policy.

What makes Invenergy unique

  • Invenergy operates across wind, solar, energy storage, and clean water sectors.
  • The company has developed 176 projects, generating 27,717 megawatts of energy.
  • Invenergy's business model includes in-house expertise from project development to operations.

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