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Invenergy · 16 hours ago

Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering - Thermal

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$97K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Invenergy is a leader in energy innovation, dedicated to solving energy challenges through power generation and storage solutions. The Project Engineer for Electrical Engineering - Thermal will oversee the electrical engineering and construction of thermal generation projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and managing project timelines.

ConsultingEnergyEnergy EfficiencyMarketingRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in developing project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications

Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements and support RFQ specifications

Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations

Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical drawings: Balance of Plant, switchyard, and transmission line

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 dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time

Support project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and relay settings

Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences

Coordinate information between equipment suppliers, construction contractors, and the engineer of record

Review competitive bids for owner procured electrical material. Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process

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

Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsHV/MV Electrical InfrastructureETAPCYMCAPEasyPowerProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft VisioEIT LicenseThermal Energy ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

3+ years of relevant work experience, including internships

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

Understanding of HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers)

General knowledge of interpreting and applying common electrical industry standards and codes

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Some travel required (up to 25%)

Valid driver's license

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

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related

EIT license

Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP, EasyPower or similar electrical modeling software

Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams

Thermal energy experience (Natural Gas Peaker plants, combined cycle power plants, or similar), especially direct experience with the turbine-generator supplier

Experience with construction of infrastructure projects