Wind Asset Performance Engineer I, Operations Engineering

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

15h•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. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interest in renewable energy, power generation, and asset operations
Experience with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
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

Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in renewable energy, power systems, utilities, manufacturing, reliability engineering, or industrial operations.
Coursework in power systems, renewable energy, energy systems, machine design, controls, or related subjects.
Familiarity with wind turbine systems and wind energy concepts
Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety principles
Experience analyzing data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, MATLAB, Databricks, or similar software.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial controls, condition monitoring, or operational data analysis.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale wind fleet
Collaborate with cross functional teams, including the Generation Control Center, SCADA, field technicians, EHS, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production by analyzing operational data, maintenance records, parts usage, and inspection results to gain operational insights.
Support RCAs and investigations into equipment reliability and performance issues.
Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind turbines.
Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize performance
Support operational safety reviews and contribute engineering perspective to incident investigations when requested.
Review inspection findings and support disposition recommendations, maintenance prioritization, and End-of-Warranty (EOW) activities.
Develop and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, reports, troubleshooting documentation, and analytics in collaboration with Performance Analytics and other engineering groups
Lead pilot projects evaluating new tools, monitoring strategies, operational processes, or performance improvement opportunities.
Onboard new facilities into the operating fleet.