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.
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
The Principal Engineer position will be part of the Construction team, with responsibility to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for engineering, procurement support, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems and associated communications infrastructure across Invenergy generation projects, with primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and supporting coverage for solar and other technologies as needed.
This role is accountable for defining and documenting control strategies and data interfaces between substation devices, generation resources, data centers, remote operation centers, and external entities, and for driving reliable data connectivity and control readiness from design, commissioning, and turnover. Invenergy’s fleet includes standalone and co located or hybrid applications, and this role will help ensure consistent SCADA and controls integration standards across BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid sites.
Responsibilities
Technical leadership and architecture (BESS primary)
Own SCADA and controls integration approach for BESS projects from concept through commissioning, including interface definitions, network architecture, time synchronization, and data models
Define and document control and data interfaces between BESS subsystems and site SCADA, PPC, substation systems, revenue metering, and remote operations connectivity.
Lead technical reviews of vendor submittals and drawings, including communications architecture, point mapping, cybersecurity alignment, and commissioning procedures.
Provide escalation level troubleshooting for complex integration issues involving protocols, network performance, data quality, and control interlocks during construction and commissioning.
Solar and othertechnologies support (secondary scope)
Provide technical support for solar andothertechnologiesSCADA scope as needed, including standard interface definitions, data mapping, and commissioning readiness for plant SCADA across wind, solar, and or BESS.
Support projects with hybrid integration needs by ensuring SCADA requirements and deliverables align for standalone andco locatedPV and BESS applications.
Specifications, scope, and procurement support
Develop specifications and scope of work forEMS, BMS,SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, and IT and OT equipment networks and implementation
Provide requirements needed toprocuretelecom services and field communications solutions.
Support bid evaluations and supplierselectionby providing clear technical requirements and contract exhibit language for SCADA and controls integration.
Support negotiation of Energy Storage Agreements (ESA) by defining and defending SCADA and controlsrequirements andserving as the technical interface with BESS suppliers and integrators.
Perform factoryandequipment inspection, includingwitnessingfactory acceptance testsforhardware and software
Project execution and commissioning support
Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure SCADA deliverables align with overall project requirements and critical path schedules.
Track design schedules, communicate status and risks, and ensure critical dates are met on time.
Monitor construction progress remotely and via on site visits, support resolution of field issues, attend in person meetings with stakeholders, and provideon-siteprogramming and field support during commissioning whenrequired
Support operational plans to energize, commission, and turn over projects whileadhering to NERC and other grid reliability requirements
Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate technical due diligence for SCADA and controls scope.
Support Controls Hardware-in-the-Loop(CHIL)testing with suppliers in addition toestablishingInvenergy CHIL lab
Continuous improvement and technical mentorship
Mentor engineers and managers by driving standards, lessons learned, and repeatable execution playbooks that improve commissioning quality andlong-termoperational reliability.
Maintain up to date knowledge of industry technology through training sessions and conferences.
Take onadditionalresponsibilities as assigned by the manager, supportingteamand projectobjectives.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree.
8 + years of relevant experience with power generation SCADA and power plant control systems.
Demonstrated experience delivering BESS focused SCADA and controls integration through commissioning and turnover, withabilityto support solar and wind projects as needed.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Up to 25 % travelrequired
Must have a valid driver’s license and be legally authorized tooperatea motor vehicle.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
PreferredQualifications
Master’s in Engineeringpreferred.
Working knowledge of NERC compliancerequirements.
Priorinstallation, commissioning, and site construction experience in renewable power generation.
Advanced knowledge and programming ofEMS,BMS,SCADA, HMI, PLC, RTUplatforms.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC,CANBUS,DNP3, and Modbus.
Experience integrating SCADA and controls withTier1BESS suppliers (e.g., Tesla, Fluence) and navigating vendor interface requirements through design, commissioning, and turnover.
Base Pay
$155,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%
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.
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.