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Invenergy Services Inc. Electrical Engineering Manager (Solar & Storage), Operations Engineering in Chicago, Illinois

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 Description

Position Overview

As an Operations Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overall management of the Invenergy solar and storage fleet. You will directly supervise the supporting Operations Engineers, leading a team of electrical engineers, and oversee day-to-day responsibilities, provide guidance for technical decisions, and manage growth and organization of the team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage team supporting internal operating facilities, including electrical troubleshooting, review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events

  • Support onboarding of engineers, including development and execution of training

  • Identify and delegate responsibilities for engineers across battery storage, solar, and other facilities

  • Guide team in decision-making for issues involving electrical safety

  • Evaluate existing electrical maintenance program and identify additional activities required for battery storage & solar generation systems

  • Support employee development, including bi-annual reviews and setting expectations for growth

  • Assist in budgeting and future project planning for operating fleet

  • Spearhead long-term action items and projects to improve reliability or efficiency of electrical systems

  • Support NERC compliance team with audits, reporting, documentation, and policies for operating facilities

  • Support project and construction managers on new project commissioning and turnover

    Required Skills

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

  • 5-10 years of work experience with HV/MV electrical systems

  • Knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection

  • Strong working knowledge of NESC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes

  • Verbal and written communication skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

  • Strong project management skills

  • Some travel is required

  • Must be available for some after office hours support

    Preferred Skills

  • Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems

  • Familiarity with solar and battery storage design, operations, and maintenance

  • Practical or field experience in electrical facility maintenance is a plus

  • Prior management experience is a plus

  • Experience with OSIsoft PI products

Benefits

Eligible 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.

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.

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