Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Wind) - Invenergy
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Wind), you will lead the technical design and support evaluation of commercial and utility-scale wind projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout the United States, Canada, and select international markets. This position will be located on-site in Invenergy's Chicago office.
Responsibilities:
Lead preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy projects
Coordinate site characterization studies with industry experts, evaluate project constraints, and design optimized project layouts utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project value
Design site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological datasets, and establish opinion of long-term resource characteristics at multiple project sites
Model expected energy production and affiliated key metrics, including gross and net capacity factors, production profiles (8760s, diurnals), energy uncertainty, and probability values
Lead pre-construction efforts by maintaining project site plans, inclusive of wind turbine layout, preliminary electrical collection cable and access road siting, and other balance of plant considerations, as well as facilitating preliminary and final geotechnical investigations.
Conduct site visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine micrositing. Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and construction meetings
Collaborate with Performance & Technology team to maintain working knowledge of wind turbine technology and to coordinate with wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers to optimize equipment selection for projects as it relates to power curves, operational modes, mechanical suitability considerations, and curtailment strategies
Collaborate closely with dedicated Electrical Engineering team through electrical design, and with Project Management team to execute projects through construction phase.
Interface with the project development, origination, finance, environmental, and GIS teams to support project development, marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. Interface with the project management and operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operation. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
3+ years of engineering or related technical discipline experience
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree is a plus
Renewable Engineering experience is a plus
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
Experience modeling energy project economics and understanding of concepts such as NPV, LCOE, IRR, etc.
Software experience in energy modeling (i.e. Openwind, Windfarmer), resource modeling (i.e.) Windographer), and GIS (i.e. ArcGIS, Global Mapper)
Understanding of statistical analysis and linear regression models, preferably as it pertains to meteorological data sources, and MCP methodology
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, 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.
