Electrical Engineer III- Preoperations , Operations Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC is seeking an Operations Electrical Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting the onboarding of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage.

Applicants should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 3-5 years of relevant work experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a base pay of $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 with an annual bonus of 20% – 30%, as well as comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of work experience in substation, collection system, and major electrical equipment.
• Some travel is required (< 25%).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to identify and close electrical readiness gaps.
• Serve as Operations Electrical Engineering owner for onboarding new projects.
• Review Arc Flash and electrical system studies for completeness.
• Perform personal protective ground sizing calculations.
• Support development of switching and clearance procedures.
• Review as-built electrical documentation.
• Support development of initial site electrical maintenance plan.
• Coordinate with NERC Compliance and Operations teams.
• Evaluate operational readiness through site visits.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems

Basic understanding of protective relaying concepts

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major

Job description

Position Overview

As an Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the onboarding of new wind, solar, and battery storage projects from construction into the operations phase of the project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Asset Management, Site Operations, and Operations Engineering to identify and close electrical readiness gaps prior to commercial operations.
• Serve as the Operations Electrical Engineering owner for all activities related to onboarding new projects.
• Review Arc Flash and electrical system studies for completeness and to identify any operational impacts.
• Perform personal protective ground sizing calculations, supporting the procurement of PPE for site O&M teams.
• Support the development of site‑specific switching and clearance procedures for de‑energizing and re‑energizing substation and collection system equipment.
• Review and organize as‑built electrical documentation, including one‑lines, schematics, equipment manuals, relay settings, test reports, studies, bills of material, and spare parts information.
• Review commissioning and acceptance test results for major electrical equipment and identify abnormal results, missing records, or follow‑up actions needed before operational handoff.
• Support development of the initial site electrical maintenance plan, including recommended inspection/test intervals, required records, contractor support needs, and PowerDB setup where applicable.
• Coordinate with NERC Compliance, Operations, and site teams to ensure applicable compliance evidence, maintenance records, relay settings, and operating documentation are complete and accessible.
• Participate in occasional site visits to evaluate for operational readiness.
• May serve as the assigned Balance of Plant (BOP) engineer for a limited number of sites, providing day‑to‑day technical support, forced outage response, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major.
• 3‑5+ years of work experience in substation, collection system, and major electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Some travel is required (< 25%).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without the need for employer‑issued visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of three‑phase power systems and high‑voltage electrical equipment.
• Basic understanding of protective relaying concepts.
• Experience supporting design, construction, commissioning, or turnover of utility‑scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience with switching, clearance, LOTO, and grounding procedures.
• Experience preparing or reviewing arc flash studies, electrical system studies, or personal protective grounding calculations.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NERC, and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
• Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, battery storage) and associated control systems.

Compensation

Base Pay $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 USD. Annual Bonus: 20% – 30%.

Benefits

Invenergy offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), 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.