Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Power Systems & NERC

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, based in Chicago, seeks an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage the Electrical Maintenance program for the operating fleet. The role involves coordinating maintenance, testing, and contractor oversight to ensure compliance with NERC requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 3–5 years’ experience, and strong communication and project management skills. Travel (<25%) and U.S. work eligibility are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing; field experience is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong project management skills.
• Some travel and field work is required (<25%).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage Electrical Maintenance Program, including testing scope/intervals, documentation and validation of test results for balance of plant equipment.
• Coordinate completion of open maintenance items, and work with regional Operations Electrical Engineers to carry out additional scope.
• Manage maintenance contractor database, and develop new contractor relationships.
• Work with NERC Compliance Team/Lead to ensure maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements.
• Develop comprehensive electrical test guide and lead training for other teams and site personnel.
• Take ownership of site balance of plant maintenance – including inspections and preventative tests/checks.
• Work with Project Development team to ensure new project test scope is completed in full.
• Review third-party test scope and adapt internal programs to fit new customer needs.
• Travel to sites and oversee contractor testing, and help train new engineers.
• Coordinate with Procurement team on creation/renewal of contracts with maintenance contractors.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Maintenance planning

Project management

Communication

Reading/writing

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Invenergy LLC, based in Chicago, seeks an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage the Electrical Maintenance program for the operating fleet. The role involves coordinating maintenance, testing, and contractor oversight to ensure compliance with NERC requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 3–5 years’ experience, and strong communication and project management skills. Travel (<25%) and U.S. work eligibility are needed.