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Invenergy · 3 hours ago

Manager, Electrical Engineering

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

6+ years exp

Invenergy drives innovation in energy, providing power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world. As a Manager of Electrical Engineering, you will manage junior engineers and oversee the design and execution of projects related to renewable energy, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry best practices.

ConsultingEnergyEnergy EfficiencyMarketingRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage up to 2 or 3 junior engineers – provide guidance on issues faced during engineering design, construction and placed in service of projects

Conduct regular meetings with the assigned team, supervise their projects, and perform performance reviews for team members

Responsible for achieving the assigned goals for the team and department

Support the Electrical Engineering Director and upper management with strategic planning, resource planning and defining goals for the electrical team

Develop standard designs, processes and procedures within Electrical Engineering

Implement industry best practices and project lessons within the Electrical Engineering team

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology

Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications

Review conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements

Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical deliverables (drawings, technical specifications and studies): DC and AC collection system for wind, solar, energy storage and HV substation

Define the scope of all required electrical system studies and review results for accuracy and compliance

Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical deadlines are met

Provide procurement technical support, including preparation of specifications, vendor evaluations, support for technical RFPs, review of technical offers and shop drawings, and participation in factory visits and FAT inspections

Coordinate with operations engineering when reviewing designs

Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues

Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities

Qualification

Electrical Engineering ManagementHV/MV Electrical InfrastructureProject CoordinationPower Systems KnowledgeMicrosoft ExcelConstruction SupportCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job experience, and internships

6+ years of relevant work experience

Experience managing a diverse team

Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers.) and construction of such infrastructure

Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Some travel required (up to 15%)

Valid Driver's license

Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future