Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Renewables Grid Specialist

Invenergy, LLC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Operations Electrical Engineer to lead protection and control for renewable assets, substations, and gen tie facilities. You will drive relay settings, event analysis, and protection schemes across wind, solar, and storage fleets.

The role requires 5-8+ years in HV protection, experience with SEL and GE relays, and strong communication skills. Some travel (<25%) is expected. Base pay ranges 140k–165k USD plus 20–30% bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major with 5-8+ years in protection & control, power systems.
  • Experience in protection & control of HV systems and renewable energy applications.
  • Strong communication skills and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead protection & control issues across HV substations, collection systems, and renewable plants.
  • Support PRC-028/029/030 regulatory requirements, event reporting, and corrective actions.
  • Lead NERC PRC compliance efforts including coordination and performance monitoring.

Skills

Protection & Control
HV Systems
NERC PRC compliance
Protection schemes
Relay event analysis
Aspen/ETAP
GE Relays
SEL products

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Aspen/ETAP
GE Relays
SEL tools

Job description

Invenergy, LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Operations Electrical Engineer to lead protection and control for renewable assets, substations, and gen tie facilities. You will drive relay settings, event analysis, and protection schemes across wind, solar, and storage fleets.

The role requires 5-8+ years in HV protection, experience with SEL and GE relays, and strong communication skills. Some travel (<25%) is expected. Base pay ranges 140k–165k USD plus 20–30% bonus and benefits.

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