Operations Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Maintenance

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage the Electrical Maintenance program for its operating fleet. The role involves coordinating maintenance, testing, and contractor relationships, with travel to sites as needed to ensure compliance with NERC and project scope.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of experience, strong communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing; field experience a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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 testing

Reading schematics

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Operations Electrical Engineer to manage the Electrical Maintenance program for its operating fleet. The role involves coordinating maintenance, testing, and contractor relationships, with travel to sites as needed to ensure compliance with NERC and project scope.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of experience, strong communication, and project management skills.