Manager, Asset Performance Engineering (3rd Party Solar), Operations Engineering

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Senior Performance Engineer Team Lead to manage a group of engineers and optimize energy production across solar facilities. You will collaborate across Asset Management, O&M leadership, and Operations Support to resolve issues and implement best practices.

You will guide documentation, lead project onboarding, and work with performance analytics to develop predictive monitoring strategies. Travel up to 20% and field work may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 6-8+ years in engineering, systems integration, or technical support
• 3-5 years solar industry experience preferred
• Experience with people management or mentoring
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Data analysis and visualization skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a team of performance engineers
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve fleet or process issues
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve process improvement opportunities to maximize energy production
• Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve issues and develop best practices
• Develop procedures and technical documentation for safe operation of solar facilities
• Lead onboarding of new solar projects into operating fleet
• Support end-of-warranty inspections and field issues
• Develop monitoring strategies and predictive analytics with performance analytics team
• Travel <20% and perform moderate field work

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a team of performance engineers
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve fleet or process issues, including other technical teams, Asset Management, O&M leadership, and Operations Support teams
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve process improvement opportunities to enable performance engineers to maximize energy production of their sites.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices.
• Identify needed documentation and work with team to develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of solar facilities.
• Understand Invenergy Services’ scope of services across the 3rd Party fleet. Expand Invenergy’s capabilities as a third‑party operator.
• Identify technical training needs of performance engineers and strategize how to fill team knowledge gaps
• Lead engineers in the investigation of field failures
• Identify and assign pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes
• Lead performance engineers in the onboarding of new solar projects into the operating fleet
• Lead engineers in supporting the end‑of‑warranty inspection process at facilities
• Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for solar facilities.
• Collaborate with internal Solar development and project management teams to incorporate Operations lessons learned into new projects.
• Some travel is required (<20%) and moderate field work may be required

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 6-8+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles
  • 3-5 years of directly relevant solar industry experience or Advanced Degree preferred
• Experience with people management or mentoring
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Competency in data analysis and visualization
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PV Systems
• Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems
• Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
• Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software
• Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc)

Base Pay

$135,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

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