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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.
Position Overview
As an Electrical Engineer III you will be responsible for managing the operations of Invenergy’s existing wind, solar, and storage assets. You will monitor and ensure the continuous operation of the fleet, serving as the subject matter expert for all electrical functions related to these assets.
Responsibilities:
- Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events.
- Primary interface for electrical issues at wind, solar, and battery storage facilities site personnel, contractors, equipment manufacturers & consulting engineers.
- Manage substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance program, including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections.
- Support operating facilities with electrical procedure development.
- Review, manage and Update as-built site documentation including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, test reports and relay settings.
- Support operating facilities in electrical issues affecting generation technology, including wind turbines, solar panels and battery systems.
- Support NERC compliance team with audits, reporting, documentation, and policies for operating facilities.
- Support project and construction managers on new project commissioning and turnover for wind, solar, and storage developments.
- Lead long-term action items and projects to improve reliability or efficiency of electrical systems.
- Lead root cause analyses to identify potential future risks and drive fleet-wide corrective action plans.
- Conduct system studies essential to reliability and steady state operations of fleet. Lead development or revision of standards and scopes related to electrical studies
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major
- 3-5+ years of work experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Some travel is required (< 25 %)
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment. Detailed understanding of protective relaying concepts.
- Practical or field experience in electrical substation testing and reliability;
- In depth knowledge of NESC, NERC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes;
- Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, battery storage) and associated control systems;
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
97,000 - 120,000 Annual USD
Bonus: 20% - 30%
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.