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

As an Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for managing the operations of Invenergy’s existing wind, solar, and storage assets. You will monitor and drive continuous operation of the fleet.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events.

• Primary interface for electrical issues at wind, solar, and battery storage facilities site personnel, contractors, equipment manufacturers & consulting engineers.

• Manage substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance program, including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections. 

• Support operating facilities with electrical procedure development.

• Review and manage as-built site documentation including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, test reports and relay settings.

• Support operating facilities in electrical issues affecting generation technology, including wind turbines, solar panels and battery systems.  

• Support NERC compliance team with audits, reporting, documentation, and policies for operating facilities.

• Support project and construction managers on new project commissioning and turnover for wind, solar, and storage developments.

• Lead long-term action items and projects to improve reliability or efficiency of electrical systems.

• Manage root cause analyses to identify potential future risks, and drive fleet-wide corrective action plans. 

• Conduct reviews of various system studies essential to reliability and steady state operations of fleet.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major

• 2+ years of professional experience

• Some travel and field work is required (<25%)

• Must be available for after office hours troubleshooting

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection

• Experience with HV/MV electrical systems

• Strong working knowledge of NESC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.

• Practical or field experience in electrical substation reliability and maintenance

• Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels/inverters) and their controls

• Computer proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel

• Verbal and written communications skills

Base Pay

$105,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.