Electrical Engineer II (Inverters), Operations Engineering

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

5d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is hiring an Operations Engineer to serve as an Inverter Subject Matter Expert. In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing and improving Invenergy’s technical expertise of its fleet of operating inverters in order to maximize the performance and reliability of its solar and storage assets. This position is on-site at Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical experience, or similar degree.
2-4+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles, preferably with 1-3+ years of directly relevant experience or Advanced Degree.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Problem solving and critical thinking.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PV or BESS Systems
Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems
Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure
Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software
Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the operational issues of the Invenergy utility-scale solar and storage fleet inverters.
Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve performance issues (Control Center, SCADA, on-site technicians, EHS, other operations engineers).
Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize fleet inverter performance by analyzing parts usage, inspection results, and SCADA data to gain operational insights.
Lead root cause investigations and analysis.
Assess damage to inverter components, categorize severity, and provide repair or troubleshooting dispositions.
Track inverter damages, repair status, and use data for failure forecasting.
Develop capabilities of in-house repair and troubleshooting teams.
Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices.
Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of inverters.
Evaluate electrical engineering drawings and arc flash studies associated with photovoltaic systems and their applications for operations at current and future projects.
Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes.
Support the end-of-warranty inverter inspections.
Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for inverters.
Some travel is required (<20%) and moderate field work may be required.