Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Position Overview As an Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering, you will support balance of plant operations across Invenergy’s wind, solar, and storage fleet while helping build and manage a growing engineering team. Initially, this role will include direct technical support for operating facilities while developing familiarity with Invenergy’s fleet, processes, and operating model. As the team grows, the role will shift toward greater focus on supervising engineers, setting priorities, reviewing technical decisions, supporting employee development, and driving fleet-wide process improvements. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection
Ability to support occasional after-hours operational issues
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and project/work management skills
Some travel is required (< 20%)
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of NESC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes
Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels, battery storage) and their controls
Practical or field experience in electrical substation reliability and maintenance is a plus
Prior management experience is a plus
Experience supporting operating power generation facilities

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop engineers to support the operating fleet. The focus for the team is MV/HV substation, collection, and transmission systems.
Supervise assigned engineers, including workload prioritization, performance feedback, coaching, and employee development.
Prioritize and assign engineering support across wind, solar, and battery storage facilities.
Initially provide direct technical support for complex site issues while developing team capability to support recurring operational needs.
Manage team support for operating facilities, including electrical troubleshooting and review of digital fault records, relay targets, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events.
Review and guide technical decisions related to troubleshooting, maintenance recommendations, event response, and fleet-wide corrective actions.
Provide oversight and escalation support for electrical safety-related decisions.
Support substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance programs, including NERC-required and NETA-recommended testing and inspections.
Identify and lead process improvements, reliability initiatives, and high-impact projects across the operating fleet.
Support budgeting, resource planning, and long-term project planning for the operating fleet.
Support NERC compliance efforts, including audits, reporting, documentation, procedures, and policies for operating facilities.
Support project and construction teams during new project commissioning, turnover, and transition to operations.