Electrical Engineering Manager, Grid Operations

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering, to lead a growing team across wind, solar, and storage facilities. Initial responsibilities include direct technical support while building supervisory capability, then shifting to managing engineers and fleet-wide process improvements.

The position follows a hybrid schedule (office Mon–Thu, remote Fri) and requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with travel (<20%).

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection.
• Ability to support occasional after-hours operational issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and project/work management skills.
• Some travel is required (< 20%).
• 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

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop engineers to support the operating fleet. Focus on MV/HV substations, collection, and transmission systems.
• Supervise engineers, including workload prioritization, performance feedback, coaching, and development.
• Prioritize and assign engineering support across wind, solar, and battery storage facilities.
• Provide direct technical support for complex site issues while developing team capability.
• Provide oversight for electrical maintenance programs and troubleshooting during events.
• Review and guide technical decisions related to maintenance, event response, and fleet actions.
• Provide escalation support for electrical safety-related decisions.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and long-term project planning for the fleet.
• Support NERC compliance efforts, audits, documentation, and procedures.
• Support project and construction teams during new project commissioning and transition to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering, to lead a growing team across wind, solar, and storage facilities. Initial responsibilities include direct technical support while building supervisory capability, then shifting to managing engineers and fleet-wide process improvements.

The position follows a hybrid schedule (office Mon–Thu, remote Fri) and requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with travel (<20%).