Sr. Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Battery Storage)

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to support engineering for utility-scale battery storage projects across North America. The role focuses on design, evaluation, and coordination with OEMs and internal teams.

The position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL, with travel up to 20% for site visits and permitting support. Strong ownership of technical layouts and collaboration across groups is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, preferably in renewable energy.
• Some travel required up to 20%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer OEMs for technical information.
• Prepare conceptual project layouts using CAD/QGIS/Visio and optimize layouts for value.
• Conduct site visits to support evaluation, due diligence, and permitting efforts.
• Support Development with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.
• Assist with safety and template improvements across the team.
• Manage layout and design of battery arrays and coordinate with vendors.
• Work with Electrical Engineering to support system design and compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Operations through commissioning and transfer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

QGIS

Visio

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.

Job Description

The Senior Staff Engineer will perform engineering activities for project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout North America.

The position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Engineer will perform engineering activities for project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout North America.

Responsibilities

Battery Storage Engineering Group Responsibilities

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.
• Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software. Optimize layouts in order to maximize project value.
• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.
• Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.
• Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc.

Project Execution

• Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.
• Work with the Electrical Engineering team to support electrical system design and compliance efforts.
• Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.
• Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings.
• Work with the Structured Finance team to provide responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions throughout the project financing process.

Request for Proposal (RFP) Support

• Work with Procurement and battery manufactures to quote various systems to meet the RFP requirements.
• Prepare pricing models for various storage energy system use cases.
• Determine project sizing and operational requirements based on key market drivers, customer needs, RFP requirements, and Invenergy's Basis of Design
• Coordinate with the Project Management team to determine construction and commercial costs.
• Support the Development and Origination teams with the preparation of sales proposals to customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Material Science, and Environmental Science.
• 2+ years of engineering or related technical disciple experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry
• Some travel required (up to 20%)
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs
• Knowledge of the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.
• Experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design
• Familiarity with DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3
• Experience with modeling energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.

Base Pay

$85,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 15%

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.