Lead Geothermal Engineer - Subsurface and Project Delivery

Invenergy LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Principal Geothermal Engineer to guide subsurface technical efforts for a geothermal power plant during execution and to support multiple development projects. The role oversees site surveys, reservoir modelling, drilling, construction, and commissioning with travel to project sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing technical teams in geothermal projects, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of geosciences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in physics or civil, structural, petroleum, mechanical or chemical engineering are preferrable. Alternatively, bachelor’s degree in geology, geophysics, or related geosciences with a proven track record of past geothermal projects could be considered as well.
5+ years of experience in the management of technical and engineering teams for geothermal projects.
Experience in site surveys, heat transfer and reservoir modelling is required.
Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and experienced in researching geothermal, geophysics or geochemistry fields.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator.
Ability to travel up to 25% is required, and travel frequency must be adjusted during the project execution phase.

Responsibilities

Coordinate efforts in the project throughout its lifecycle, under close guidance and supervision provided by the senior management from development to COD, to deliver the project according to the required scope, meeting budget and schedule.
Advise on the feasibility of projects based on available geothermal technologies and project constraints.
Lead technical efforts during the development phase, including reservoir modelling, heat transfer and efficiency of the geothermal project, and collaborate with other engineering resources during the detailed design process.
Research publicly available information and propose prioritization of parcels based on geothermal favorability, in coordination with the geoscience group.
Manage workload, assist resources and the different groups assigned to a specific geothermal project, promoting seamless coordination across different disciplines.
Coordinate internal administrative workload in the project, including purchase orders, service orders, MSAs and EPC agreements for consultants and contractors.
Understand project interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages and monitor performance, ensuring adherence to project budget and schedule.
Report project risks, performance, progress and schedule to management.
Coordinate contractual and administrative work with contractors, consultants, project partners and third parties as required.
Work in collaboration with the GIS and geoscience groups in the preparation of geothermal favorability maps and reservoir modelling.
Work in collaboration with the thermal engineering team in the preparation of site layouts and optimization of general arrangements for different equipment and project components above ground.
Prepare reporting for management and customers as required.
Ensure record keeping for the entire project by adhering to company document management policies.
Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas to optimize the design, CAPEX, and OPEX of this infrastructure.
Liaise with the procurement team in the preparation of SOIs, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, or any other documents.
Participate in the evaluation of suppliers’ technical and economic proposals.
Participate in discussions with manufacturers and vendors, as needed, in coordination with the procurement team.
Assist in the preparation of contracts with OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.
Assist in the permitting and development efforts, including electrical interconnection.
Monitor project progress and performance, reporting key indicators to management.
Coordinate efforts to prepare financial model along with the commercial finance & economics team and support project finance.