Electrical Engineer III (Maintenance), Operations Engineering

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

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage substation and BOP electrical maintenance for its operating fleet. You will coordinate with internal teams and contractors, oversee testing records in PowerDB, and ensure compliance with NERC standards.

The role requires 3–5+ years' experience, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%. Base pay ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 per year, plus a 20–30% bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of work experience in electrical maintenance or engineering.
• 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 employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation and balance-of-plant electrical maintenance programs, including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external maintenance contractors to complete routine maintenance scopes.
• Oversee closing of open maintenance items and work with regional engineers on additional scope.
• Oversee the integration of PowerDB for managing electrical test records.
• Maintain relationships with maintenance contractors and develop new ones with Procurement.
• Ensure maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements with the NERC Compliance Team.
• Review equipment maintenance and testing reports for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Review third-party site testing requirements and adapt internal programs accordingly.
• Coordinate with Project Development to turnover test records for new projects.
• Travel to sites to oversee testing and train new engineers.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

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 Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for management of the Substation & BOP Electrical Maintenance program for Invenergy’s operating fleet.

Responsibilities

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

• Coordinate with internal teams and external maintenance contractors all details to successfully complete routine, planned maintenance scopes.

• Coordinate completion of open maintenance items, and work with regional Operations Electrical Engineers to carry out additional scope.

• Oversee the integration of PowerDB for managing electrical test records.

• Maintain relationships with existing pool of maintenance contractors. Work with Procurement team to develop new contractor relationships.

• Work with NERC Compliance Team/Lead to ensure maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements.

• Review equipment maintenance and testing reports to ensure operational safety, asset reliability and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.

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

• Work with Project Development team to ensure test records from new projects are turned 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 require d (< 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 power systems, high voltage electrical equipment. Basic understanding of protective relaying concepts.

• Practical or field experience in electrical substation testing and interpreting test results; Prior experience with various 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 written communications skills.

• Experience with PowerDB.

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.