Electrical Engineering Manager, Power Systems & Fleet

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 hiring an Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering, to support balance of plant operations across wind, solar, and storage. You will supervise engineers, prioritize work, and drive fleet-wide process improvements while developing the team and maintaining strong safety and reliability standards.

The role combines hands-on technical support with leadership responsibilities as the fleet grows, with a hybrid schedule (office Mon–Thu, remote Fri).

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.
• 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, focusing on MV/HV substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Supervise assigned engineers, including workload prioritization, performance feedback, coaching, and employee 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.
• Review and guide technical decisions related to troubleshooting, maintenance recommendations, event response, and fleet-wide actions.
• Provide oversight and escalation support for electrical safety-related decisions.
• Support substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance programs, including NERC-tested and NETA-recommended testing.
• Identify and lead process improvements, reliability initiatives, and high-impact projects across the fleet.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and long-term project planning for the operating fleet.
• Support NERC compliance efforts, including audits, reporting, documentation, procedures, and policies for operating facilities.
• Support project and construction teams during new project commissioning, turnover, and transition to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems

Relay protection

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

Driver's license

Work authorization

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Job description

Invenergy is hiring an Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering, to support balance of plant operations across wind, solar, and storage. You will supervise engineers, prioritize work, and drive fleet-wide process improvements while developing the team and maintaining strong safety and reliability standards.

The role combines hands-on technical support with leadership responsibilities as the fleet grows, with a hybrid schedule (office Mon–Thu, remote Fri).