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

About the Team

Invenergy’s Interconnections team pushes the boundaries of transmission design and capability. The team solves complex technical challenges to achieve sustainable and economical interconnection solutions that integrate new generation technologies to the grid.

Position Overview

The Engineer III, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy’s downtown Chicago headquarters, the Engineer III, Interconnections will also be responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they apply to the interconnection process.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow analysis as part of generation development activities

• Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in USA

• Review utility expansion plans to identify potential opportunities

• Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact, and facility).

• Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs

• Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV – transmission voltage 115kV – 230kV – 345kV), and project owned transmission lines

• Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues

• Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, and operation of generation projects

• Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies

• Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues

• Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects

• Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support Origination and business opportunities for RFPs

• Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform reliability and economic studies

• Establish relationships with various technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.

• 2+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and stability studies.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.

• Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a plus.

• Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, TARA, PowerWorld, PSLF, or PSCAD similar software package a plus.

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Salary Range

$109,000 - $122,000

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.