Senior Staff Engineer (Solar) at Invenergy LLC — Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Overview

The Sr Staff Engineer in Renewable Engineering will perform engineering activities to support project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale solar projects in Invenergy’s target markets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen prospective solar projects to identify potential risks and value
• Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions
• Prepare conceptual project layouts. Optimize layouts to maximize project value.
• Analyze available meteorological datasets and apply long-term correlation to assess project resource characteristics
• Estimate project annual energy production, energy uncertainty, energy probability values, and time-based production profiles
• Conduct site visits to assess site suitability, participate in landowner meetings and community outreach events, and participate in monthly construction meetings.
• Assist with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts
• Support the preparation of project sales proposals
• Support project financing by responding to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions
• Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics and Atmospheric Science. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 2-4+ years of related experience in the renewable energy industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Open to occasional travel.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in an engineering or other relevant science discipline is a plus
• Familiarity with resource and energy modeling software including PVsyst and SAM
• Familiarity with site design tools including AutoCAD and GIS software
• Knowledge of meteorological data sources, long term correlation methods, and other statistical analysis
• Knowledge of energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds

Base Pay

$85,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 15%