Electrical Engineer III- Preoperations , Operations Engineering

Invenergy

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Adobe Flash, Alternative Energy, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Asset Management, Bill of Materials (BOM), Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Management, Construction Support, Control Systems, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Schematics, Solar Power, Technical Support, Testing, Three Phase Power, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

Position Overview As an Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the onboarding of new wind, solar, and battery storage projects from construction into the operations phase of the project.Responsibilities Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Asset Management, Site Operations, and Operations Engineering to identify and close electrical readiness gaps prior to commercial operations.Serve as the Operations Electrical Engineering owner for all activities related to onboarding new projects.Review Arc Flash and electrical system studies for completeness and to identify any operational impacts.Perform personal protective ground sizing calculations, supporting the procurement of PPE for site O&M teams.Support the development of site‑specific switching and clearance procedures for de‑energizing and re‑energizing substation and collection system equipment.Review and organize as‑built electrical documentation, including one‑lines, schematics, equipment manuals, relay settings, test reports, studies, bills of material, and spare parts information.Review commissioning and acceptance test results for major electrical equipment and identify abnormal results, missing records, or follow‑up actions needed before operational handoff.Support development of the initial site electrical maintenance plan, including recommended inspection/test intervals, required records, contractor support needs, and PowerDB setup where applicable.Coordinate with NERC Compliance, Operations, and site teams to ensure applicable compliance evidence, maintenance records, relay settings, and operating documentation are complete and accessible.Participate in occasional site visits to evaluate for operational readiness.May serve as the assigned Balance of Plant (BOP) engineer for a limited number of sites, providing day‑to‑day technical support, forced outage response, and troubleshooting.Requirements BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major.3‑5+ years of work experience in substation, collection system, and major electrical equipment.Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics.Strong oral and written communication skills.Some travel is required ( Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.Eligibility to work in the United States without the need for employer‑issued visa sponsorship now or in the future.Preferred Skills Strong knowledge of three‑phase power systems and high‑voltage electrical equipment.Basic understanding of protective relaying concepts.Experience supporting design, construction, commissioning, or turnover of utility‑scale renewable energy projects.Experience with switching, clearance, LOTO, and grounding procedures.Experience preparing or reviewing arc flash studies, electrical system studies, or personal protective grounding calculations.Working knowledge of NESC, NERC, and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, battery storage) and associated control systems.Compensation Base Pay $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 USD. Annual Bonus: 20% – 30%.Benefits Invenergy offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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