Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering
Company: Invenergy, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering
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locations: Chicago, IL
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago
job requisition id: R08368
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of
entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the
energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide
power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to
create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We
operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Project Engineer will be responsible for the electrical
engineering and construction of cutting-edge renewable energy
projects. You will be primarily responsible for managing conceptual
project designs and the selected engineering firms in order to
complete final detailed designs for projects to be built. The
electrical systems of these projects utilize inverter-based wind
and solar generators that include 1500V DC wiring systems, 34.5kV
AC medium voltage collection/distribution circuits, collector
substations to step-up power, and transmission line
interconnections to the grid at high and extra high voltages.
Responsibilities:
- Engineering Design Management
- Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all
critical owner and interconnection requirements.
- Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical drawings: DC
solar, AC collection system for wind and solar, substation, and
transmission line.
- Define the scope of all required electrical system studies and
review results for accuracy and compliance.
- Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure
that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met
on time.
- Support project close out by organizing and transferring all
as-built documentation to final project owner including electrical
drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and
relay settings.
- Procurement and Construction Support
- Review competitive bids for owner procured electrical material.
Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers
throughout the engineering and commissioning process.
- Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site
inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend
on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in
person coordination meetings with interconnection
utilities.
- Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory
acceptance testing for major materials.
- Electrical Engineering Group Responsibilities
- Assist in developing project specific construction,
engineering, and equipment specifications.
- Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations.
- Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to
effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.
- Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing
conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
- Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons
learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously
improve quality.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through
various training sessions and conferences.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or
related discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure
(substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines,
transformers).
- Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific
coursework, job experience, or internships.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for
employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Some travel required (up to 25%).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Renewable Power Plants.
- General knowledge of interpreting and applying common industry
standards and codes.
- Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects
with various teams.
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off,
etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a
protected veteran, or disability.
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