STAFF ENGINEER, RENEWABLE ENGINEERING (WIND)
Company: Invenergy
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12258990 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 DescriptionPosition OverviewAs a
Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering, you will assist with the
technical design and evaluation of commercial and utility-scale
wind projects in Invenergy\'s target markets throughout the United
States, Canada, and select international markets. This position
will be located in Chicago.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead
preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy
projectsCoordinate site characterization studies with industry
experts, evaluate project constraints, and design optimized project
layouts utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project
valueDesign site measurement campaigns, analyze available
meteorological datasets, and establish opinion of long-term
resource characteristics at multiple project sitesModel expected
energy production and affiliated key metrics, including gross and
net capacity factors, production profiles (8760s, diurnals), energy
uncertainty, and probability valuesLead pre-construction efforts by
maintaining project site plans, inclusive of wind turbine layout,
preliminary electrical collection cable and access road siting, and
other balance of plant considerations, as well as facilitating
preliminary and final geotechnical investigations.Conduct site
visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine micrositing.
Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and
construction meetingsCollaborate with Performance & Technology team
to maintain working knowledge of wind turbine technology and to
coordinate with wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers to
optimize equipment selection for projects as it relates to power
curves, operational modes, mechanical suitability considerations,
and curtailment strategiesCollaborate closely with dedicated
Electrical Engineering team through electrical design, and with
Project Management team to execute projects through construction
phase.Interface with the project development, origination, finance,
environmental, and GIS teams to support project development,
marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. Interface with the
project management and operations teams leading up to and through
project commercial operation. Ensure timely and complete transfer
of technical responsibilities.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor\'s
degree in engineering OR graduating with Bachelor\'s degree in
engineering by Summer 20250-3 years of engineering
experienceEligible to work in the United States without the need
for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.Preferred
Qualifications:Master\'s degree in engineering or other relevant
technical discipline is a plusPrevious experience in renewable
energy industry is a plusProficient with Microsoft Office products
including Excel, Word, and PowerPointAbility to multi-task and
manage deliverables for multiple projects at a timeExcellent
verbal, writing, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated interest in
renewable energyDesire to work in a dynamic environment alongside
people with multiple interests and backgroundsExperience modeling
energy project economics and understanding of concepts such as NPV,
LCOE, IRR, etc.Software experie ce in energy modeling (i.e.
Openwind, Windfarmer), resource modeling (i.e.) Windographer), and
GIS (i.e. ArcGIS, Global Mapper)Understanding of statistical
analysis and linear regression models, preferably as it pertains to
meteorological data sources, and MCP methodologyBenefitsEligible
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.
Keywords: Invenergy, Waukegan , STAFF ENGINEER, RENEWABLE ENGINEERING (WIND), Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
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