Electrical Engineer II – Protection & Control for Renewables

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an Electrical Engineer2 to join our protection and control team, focusing on protective relays, event analysis, and coordination for inverter-based resources across wind, solar, and battery storage assets.

The role involves maintaining relay settings, ensuring PRC/NERC compliance, and collaborating with operations, asset management, and testing vendors. This position requires travel (<25%) and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major.
• 2–4 years of work experience in protection & control, power systems, substations, or renewable energy applications.
• Experience with SEL products and tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Some travel is required (<25%).
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support protection & control systems across HV substations, collection systems, and renewable plants; assist investigations and reliability improvements.
• Maintain and update the relay settings database and implement best practices for settings management.
• Assist with regulatory/compliance requirements for PRC-028/029/030, including event reporting and coordination with relevant teams.
• Support NERC PRC compliance, including coordination, settings validation, and performance monitoring of PRC standards.
• Review maintenance and testing reports for alignment with industry standards and company policies.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including testing vendor onboarding and engineering consultant coordination.
• Develop, review, and maintain protection philosophies, relay settings, and coordination strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

SEL products

ASPEN/ETAP

GE Relays

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an Electrical Engineer2 to join our protection and control team, focusing on protective relays, event analysis, and coordination for inverter-based resources across wind, solar, and battery storage assets.

The role involves maintaining relay settings, ensuring PRC/NERC compliance, and collaborating with operations, asset management, and testing vendors. This position requires travel (<25%) and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.