Wind Asset Performance Engineer I, Operations Engineering

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

Job summary

Invenergy in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to join our wind fleet operations. You will provide engineering support, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize power production and reliability.

Open to recent graduates with 2026-2027 graduation, the role offers a hybrid schedule (in-office Mon–Thu, remote Fri) and a base salary of 70k–95k USD with a 15% bonus. Travel <20% and field work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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

• Provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale wind fleet.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production.
• Support RCAs and investigations into equipment reliability and performance issues.
• Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind turbines.
• Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Interpreting drawings & schematics

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

MATLAB

Databricks

SCADA familiarity

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.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale wind fleet
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including the Generation Control Center, SCADA, field technicians, EHS, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production by analyzing operational data, maintenance records, parts usage, and inspection results to gain operational insights.
• Support RCAs and investigations into equipment reliability and performance issues.
• Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind turbines.
• Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize performance
• Support operational safety reviews and contribute engineering perspective to incident investigations when requested.
• Review inspection findings and support disposition recommendations, maintenance prioritization, and End-of-Warranty (EOW) activities.
• Develop and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, reports, troubleshooting documentation, and analytics in collaboration with Performance Analytics and other engineering groups
• Lead pilot projects evaluating new tools, monitoring strategies, operational processes, or performance improvement opportunities.
• Onboard new facilities into the operating fleet.

Some travel (<20%) and moderate field work may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy, power generation, and asset operations
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• 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

Preferred Skills

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in renewable energy, power systems, utilities, manufacturing, reliability engineering, or industrial operations.
• Coursework in power systems, renewable energy, energy systems, machine design, controls, or related subjects.
• Familiarity with wind turbine systems and wind energy concepts
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety principles
• Experience analyzing data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, MATLAB, Databricks, or similar software.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial controls, condition monitoring, or operational data analysis.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Base Pay

$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 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.