Solar Asset Performance Engineer II, Operations Engineering

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Solar Asset Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to a large fleet of operating PV facilities in order to maximize the performance and reliability of these assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
1-4+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Problem solving and critical thinking
Competency in data analysis and visualization
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

1-3 years of directly relevant experience or Advanced Degree (preferred)
Experience with PV 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.
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 first line engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale solar fleet
Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve issues on site (Control Center, SCADA, on-site technicians, EHS, other operations engineers)
Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production by analyzing parts usage, inspection results, and SCADA data to gain operational insights.
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 solar facilities.
Evaluate mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and studies associated with photovoltaic systems and their applications for operations
Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize performance
Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes
Onboard new solar projects into the operating fleet
Support the end-of-warranty inspection process at facilities
Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for solar facilities.