Senior Project Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer will perform engineering activities for project development and lead the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout North America. This position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.

Requirements

BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Material Science, and Environmental Science.
4+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry
Some travel required (up to 20%)
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
Direct experience with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs
Direct experience with the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.
Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design, specifically for battery energy storage projects
Understanding of DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation
Understanding of communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3
Experience with modeling energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time.
Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.
Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software.
Optimize layouts in order to maximize project value and engage 3rd party consultants as needed to effectively characterize proposed project sites
Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.
Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.
Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc.
Drive project engineering schedule and deliverables in direct coordination with Project Management on a portfolio of projects in various stages, as well as provide guidance and support to other members on the team with less experience.
Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.
Work with the Electrical, SCADA, and Civil Engineering teams to support total system design and compliance efforts
Act as the lead technical point of contact when preparing, reviewing, and executing Supply Agreements, EPC Agreements, Scopes of Work, etc
Develop Scopes of Work, solicit and evaluate quotes, and track/review/approve deliverables for BESS Safety Studies and Fire Safety System designs
Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations.
Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.
Develop and execute commissioning and performance testing plans, troubleshoot issues, and track progress
Act as lead technical point of contact in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings.
Work with the Structured Finance team to provide responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions throughout the project financing process.
Comprehend and effectively communicate technical and commercial risks concerning contractual and project decisions
Work with Procurement and battery manufactures to quote various systems to meet the RFP requirements.
Prepare pricing models for various storage energy system use cases.
Determine project sizing and operational requirements based on key market drivers, customer needs, RFP requirements, and Invenergy's Basis of Design
Coordinate with the Project Management team to determine construction and commercial costs.
Support the Development and Origination teams with the preparation of sales proposals to customers.