Senior Electrical Engineer

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

103d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As a Senior Operations Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within the engineering group, driving safety, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization. You will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, leading departmental initiatives, and supporting the operations of Wind, Solar, and Storage sites.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major.
• 8+ years of work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Some travel is required (< 25 %).
• 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

• PowerDB Experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and interpreting test results – field experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs).
• Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels/inverters) and their controls.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
• Understanding of RTU/RTACs, control systems, communication networks, and HMIs.
• Knowledge in compliance and reliability standards associated with NERC, FERC, and ISOs.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with OSIsoft PI products.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Safety Practices for EHV, HV, and MV utility / power generation systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical software (ETAP, ASPEN, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Support operating facilities with advanced electrical troubleshooting of BOP issues, including review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events.
• Support development of technical skills and best practices for junior team members.
• Support implementation of PowerDB software for substation maintenance test records.
• Act as SME for ad-hoc operational issues and requests across wind, solar, and storage assets.
• Act as a SME for industry standards, including NERC, NETA, and IEEE.
• Provide guidance on maintenance best practices and electrical testing principles.
• Identify and lead long-term projects to improve reliability and availability of electrical systems.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify potential future risks and drive fleet-wide corrective action plans.
• Lead the development of operations engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in industry working groups.
• Support Invenergy Training initiatives, both for Engineers and Technicians.
• Travel to sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid time off.
• Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees