Manager, Renewable Electrical Engineering

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
Mid level
Greentech • Real Estate • Social Impact • Energy • Industrial • Solar • Renewable Energy
We are innovators building a sustainable world. We hope you’ll join us.
The Role
The Manager, Renewable Electrical Engineering oversees junior engineers and leads the construction of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include managing engineering designs, coordinating with teams, conducting design reviews, and monitoring construction progress. The role involves technical oversight and collaboration with diverse groups to ensure project specifications are met.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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 a Manager, Renewable Electrical Engineering, you will be responsible for managing junior engineers in the electrical engineering group, as well as lead the construction of cutting-edge onshore renewable energy projects (wind, solar and energy storage). You will be primarily responsible for managing other engineers who lead 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. 


You will lead a hardworking team of electrical engineers that share a passion for renewable energy and contributing to the design of the technologies behind creating a sustainable world.

Responsibilities:

Electrical Engineering Group Responsibilities 

  • Manage up to 2 or 3 junior engineers – provide guidance on issues faced during engineering design, construction and placed in service of projects 

  • Manage project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications 

  • Review electrical energy calculations 

  • Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications. 

  • Coordinate with operations engineering when reviewing designs

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology

Engineering Design Management 

  • Review 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 deadlines are met 

  • Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process. 

Construction Support 

  • 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.  

Required skills:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related degree. 
  • Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job experience, and internships 
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience 
  • Experience managing a diverse team 
  • Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers.) and construction of such infrastructure
  • Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams 
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills. 
  • Some travel required (up to 25%)
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or Professional Engineering license
  • Experience managing and building multi-disciplined engineering teams
  • Experience with HV/MV electrical equipment for use in the Renewable Energy field
  • Practical experience in construction of HV electrical systems and associated Renewable Energy construction

Base Pay

130,000.00 - 160,000.00 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.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Invenergy is a leading global privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions. We are headquartered in the Chicago and have 2000+ employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. We have successfully developed over 175 projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.

We are innovators at heart — we design, build and operate. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.

Why Work With Us

Invenergy strives to do the right thing while creating a sense of purpose, inclusion and belonging for all employees. As a leading developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, Invenergy is guided by our unique culture and values, focused on our mission and driven to achieve our vision.

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