Analyst, Thermal & New Technology Development

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, headquartered in Chicago, is hiring an Analyst, Thermal Development to support the Thermal Development team across gas and thermal power projects. The role is based at our Chicago headquarters and requires a relevant bachelor's degree plus strong analytical and communication skills.

The position focuses on real estate, permitting, interconnection, and regulatory diligence. Expect cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to impact project development within a dynamic energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Energy, Business, Environmental Studies or related discipline.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Professional, confidential, and team oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changes.
• Willingness to learn energy and utilities industry, especially thermal/natural gas power generation.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate acquisition and agreements for thermal sites (fee acquisition, easements, option agreements).
• Prepare materials for county, state, and federal permits for thermal projects (air quality, land use, environmental).
• Attend meetings and public hearings to support thermal project development.
• Evaluate site screening factors: gas infrastructure access, transmission proximity, water availability, land suitability.
• Assist diligence across thermal workstreams: fuel supply, interconnection, environmental review, regulatory compliance.
• Support interconnection processes and track milestones in PJM, MISO, ERCOT, SPP queues.
• Prepare budgets, agendas, and schedules; coordinate with Legal, Environmental, Engineering, Finance, Government Affairs.
• Track KPIs and propose process improvements across thermal development workflows.
• Monitor regulatory/policy developments affecting thermal power and natural gas markets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Team oriented

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering, Energy, Business, Environmental Studies

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

GIS tools

Job description

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.

Position Overview

As an Analyst, Thermal Development at Invenergy, you will support our Thermal Development team on several key development functions across Invenergy's natural gas and thermal power generation project portfolio. This position will be based at our headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate acquisition and agreement curative efforts specific to thermal project sites, including fee acquisition, easements, and option agreements.
• Prepare materials and deliverables as part of securing county, state, and federal permits for thermal power generation projects, including air quality permits, land use approvals, and environmental authorizations.
• Attend county meetings, sponsored events, open houses, public hearings, and other community meetings in support of thermal project development.
• Identify thermal development prospects and perform site screening, including evaluation of natural gas infrastructure access, transmission interconnection proximity, water availability, and land suitability.
• Assist with project development diligence across thermal workstreams, including fuel supply, interconnection, environmental review, and regulatory compliance.
• Support interconnection application processes and track project milestones within relevant RTO/ISO queues (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT, SPP).
• Inform project strategy and prepare budgets, meeting agendas, project schedules, and other materials as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Legal, Environmental, Engineering, Finance, and Government Affairs to advance thermal projects through the development lifecycle.
• Track department key performance indicators across the thermal project portfolio and provide recommendations to improve metrics where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate errors and implement process improvements across thermal development workflows.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments relevant to thermal power generation, including state energy policies, emissions regulations, and natural gas market trends.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Energy, Business, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in all MS Office software, especially Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Professional, able to maintain confidential information, and team oriented.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, multi-task, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Strong initiative and focus on process improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Desire and aptitude to learn and understand the energy and utilities industry, particularly thermal and natural gas power generation.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree is preferred, with coursework or experience in thermodynamics, mechanical engineering, or power systems.
• Familiarity with natural gas infrastructure, combined cycle or peaker plant development, or thermal power generation regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with or understanding of RTO/ISO interconnection processes and energy market dynamics.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting requirements applicable to thermal power generation (e.g., Clean Air Act, NEPA).
• Prior internship or work experience in energy development, utilities, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in GIS tools or mapping software for site screening and analysis.

Base Pay

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 15%

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.