Electrical Engineer III (Maintenance), Operations Engineering

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago seeks an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage the Substation and BOP electrical maintenance program for our operating fleet, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate internal teams and contractors, oversee testing and records in PowerDB, build contractor relationships, support NERC compliance, and travel to sites as needed to train new engineers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance program, including testing and inspections.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to complete routine maintenance scopes.
• Oversee completion of open maintenance items and advise engineers on additional scope.
• Oversee integration of PowerDB for managing test records.
• Work with NERC Compliance to ensure maintenance aligns with requirements.
• Travel to sites to oversee contractor testing and train new engineers.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

PowerDB familiarity

NERC/NESC/IEEE familiarity

Strong written and verbal沟通

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PowerDB

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.

Job Description

Position Overview

As an Operations ElectricalEngineeryou willbe responsible formanagement oftheSubstation & BOPElectrical Maintenance program for Invenergy’soperating fleet.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation and balance of plant electrical maintenanceprogram, including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections.

• Coordinate withinternalteams and external maintenancecontractorsall details to successfully complete routine, planned maintenancescopes.

• Coordinate completion of open maintenance items, and work with regional Operations Electrical Engineers to carry outadditionalscope

• Oversee the integration ofPowerDBfor managing electrical test records

• Maintainrelationships with existing pool of maintenance contractors. Work with Procurementteamtodevelop new contractor relationships

• Work with NERC Compliance Team/Leadto ensure maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements

• Review equipmentmaintenance andtesting reportsto ensureoperationalsafety,assetreliabilityandadherence toregulatorycompliancestandards

• Review testing requirements of third-party sites and adapt internal programs to fit new customer needs

• Work withProjectDevelopment team to ensuretest records fromnewprojects areturned over to operations.

• Travel to sites and oversee contractor testing, and help train new engineers

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED.

• 3-5+ years of work experience

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Some travel is required (< 25 %)

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of three-phase powersystems,high voltage electrical equipment.Basicunderstanding of protective relaying concepts.

• Practical or fieldexperiencein electrical substation testing andinterpreting test results;Prior experience withvarious substation equipment test sets is a plus.

• In depth knowledge of NESC, NERC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes;

• Familiarity with NETA testing and inspection standards.

• Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, battery storage) and associated control systems;

• Strong verbal and writtencommunicationsskills.

• Experience withPowerDB

Base Pay

$105,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%

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.