Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$90k–$110k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Inverter maintenance, Solar energy systems, Energy storage systems, Root cause analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$82k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Budgeting, Cash flow forecasting, Microsoft Excel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$125k–$155k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Power flow analysis, Transmission system planning, Grid analysis, Interconnection studies, PSS/E
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$85k–$103k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Transmission development, Renewable energy, Project development, Site identification, Land acquisition
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$85k–$103k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Project development, Site reconnaissance, Lease negotiation, Generation interconnection, Stakeholder management
Elma, Washington, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$56/hr
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 incl…
Skills: Power generation, Troubleshooting, Mechanical maintenance, Electrical maintenance, Instrumentation and controls
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Project engineering, Thermal engineering, Geothermal power generation, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$108k–$124k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Contract management, EPC contracts, Project management, Risk management, Contract negotiation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$72k–$95k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, GAAP, Intercompany transactions, Reconciliation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Project engineering, Thermal engineering, Geothermal power generation, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$72k–$95k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, GAAP, Intercompany transactions, Reconciliation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$108k–$124k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Contract management, EPC contracts, Risk management, Project management, Contract negotiation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$42/hr
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 incl…
Skills: Payroll administration, International payroll, Timekeeping systems, Tax compliance, Data reporting
Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Operations management, Maintenance management, Team leadership, Budgeting, Safety management
Jessup, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$62/hr
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 incl…
Skills: Power plant operations, Mechanical maintenance, Electrical maintenance, Troubleshooting, Control systems
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$42/hr
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 incl…
Skills: Payroll administration, International payroll, Timekeeping, Tax reporting, Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$88k–$113k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Insurance claims, Risk management, Property and casualty insurance, Loss control, Insurance strategy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$88k–$113k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Insurance claims, Risk management, Property and casualty insurance, Loss control, Insurance strategy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$77k/yr
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 incl…
Skills: Data analysis, Project management, Budgeting, Process improvement, Communication
Guanambi, Bahia, Brazil · On-site
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 incl…
Skills: Wind turbine maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Corrective maintenance, Uptower repairs, Load handling
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Operations Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert for inverters to maximize the performance and reliability of solar and storage assets. Responsibilities include leading root cause investigations, analyzing SCADA data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 2-4+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and strong problem-solving skills are required, along with eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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.
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.
Invenergy is hiring an Operations Engineer to serve at an Inverter Subject Matter expect. In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing and improving Invenergy’s technical expertise of its fleet of operating inverters in order to maximize the performance and reliability of its solar and storage assets.
This position is on-site at Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for the operational issues of the Invenergy utility-scale solar and storage fleet inverters.
Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve performance issues (Control Center, SCADA, on-site technicians, EHS, other operations engineers)
Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize fleet inverter performance by analyzing parts usage, inspection results, and SCADA data to gain operational insights.
Lead root cause investigations and analysis
Assess damage to inverter components, categorize severity, and provide repair or troubleshooting dispositions
Track inverter damages, repair status, and use data for failure forecasting
Develop capabilities of in-house repair and troubleshooting teams
Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices.
Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of inverters.
Evaluate electrical engineering drawings and arc flash studies associated with photovoltaic systems and their applications for operations at current and future projects.
Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes
Support the end-of-warranty inverter inspections
Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for inverters.
Some travel is required (<20%) and moderate field work may be required
Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical experience, or similar degree.
2-4+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles, preferably with 1-3+ years of directly relevant experience or Advanced Degree.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Problem solving and critical thinking
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives
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
Experience with PV or BESS Systems
Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems
Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure
Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software
Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc.)
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 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.
Energy Innovation. Trusted Execution.
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of innovative, reliable power infrastructure. Backed by 25 years of trusted execution and operational excellence, Invenergy’s end-to-end expertise provides customers with smart, scalable energy solutions across natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy and its affiliates have successfully developed over 220 projects totaling more than 38 gigawatts and reliably operate over 25 gigawatts of large-scale power infrastructure projects across four continents.
Offices: 1 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, US
Energy Innovation. Trusted Execution.
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of innovative, reliable power infrastructure. Backed by 25 years of trusted execution and operational excellence, Invenergy’s end-to-end expertise provides customers with smart, scalable energy solutions across natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy and its affiliates have successfully developed over 220 projects totaling more than 38 gigawatts and reliably operate over 25 gigawatts of large-scale power infrastructure projects across four continents.
Offices: 1 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, US
