Senior Staff Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,000 - $108,000

About The Position

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. Job Description Position Overview The Sr. Staff Engineer will perform engineering activities for project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout North America.

Requirements

BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Material Science, and Environmental Science.
2+ years of engineering or related technical discipline 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
Familiarity with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs
Knowledge of the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.
Experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design
Familiarity with DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation
Familiarity with 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.
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.
Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.
Work with the Electrical Engineering team to support electrical system design and compliance efforts.
Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations.
Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.
Participate 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.
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.