Staff Engineer, Utility-Scale Solar Projects

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale energy projects, seeks a Staff Engineer to support renewable engineering and solar project design across key markets. You will perform engineering analyses, evaluate resource characteristics, and coordinate with project teams to advance projects toward operation.

The role requires a engineering degree, 0–2+ years of renewable energy experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics and Atmospheric Science
• 0-2+ years of related experience in the renewable energy industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Open to occasional travel
• Valid Driver's License
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Screen prospective solar projects to identify potential risks and value
• Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions
• Prepare conceptual project layouts. Optimize layouts to maximize project value
• Analyze available meteorological datasets and apply long-term correlation to assess project resource characteristics
• Estimate project annual energy production, energy uncertainty, energy probability values, and time-based production profiles
• Conduct site visits to assess site suitability, participate in landowner meetings and community outreach events, and participate in monthly construction meetings
• Assist with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts
• Support the preparation of project sales proposals
• Support project financing by responding to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions
• Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

PVsyst

SAM

Job description

Invenergy, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale energy projects, seeks a Staff Engineer to support renewable engineering and solar project design across key markets. You will perform engineering analyses, evaluate resource characteristics, and coordinate with project teams to advance projects toward operation.

The role requires a engineering degree, 0–2+ years of renewable energy experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel.