Solar Asset Performance Engineering Manager

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Bonus program eligibility

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a senior Performance Engineering leader to manage and grow a team focused on optimizing energy production across solar facilities. You will collaborate with Asset Management, O&M leadership, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement best practices.

The role emphasizes data analysis, project leadership, and hands-on mentoring of engineers. Base pay is $135,000–$165,000 with 25–40% bonus, and a hybrid work arrangement with strong benefits and a commitment

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

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 technical issues and develop best operating practices
• Develop procedures and technical documentation for safe and efficient solar facility operation
• Understand Invenergy Services’ scope across the 3rd Party fleet
• Expand Invenergy’s capabilities as a third-party operator
• Identify technical training needs and strategize fill-in
• Lead investigations of field failures
• Identify pilot projects to evaluate new equipment or processes
• Lead onboarding of new solar projects into operating fleet
• Support end-of-warranty inspection process at facilities
• Work with performance analytics for monitoring and predictive analytics
• Collaborate with Solar development and project management teams to incorporate lessons learned

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Team leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Solar industry experience

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Advanced degree in solar/renewables

Tools

PowerBI

PI Data Historian

Python

Job description

Invenergy LLC is seeking a senior Performance Engineering leader to manage and grow a team focused on optimizing energy production across solar facilities. You will collaborate with Asset Management, O&M leadership, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement best practices.

The role emphasizes data analysis, project leadership, and hands-on mentoring of engineers. Base pay is $135,000–$165,000 with 25–40% bonus, and a hybrid work arrangement with strong benefits and a commitment