Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering
Invenergy
Hybrid remote in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
As an Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overall management of the Invenergy Third Party renewable fleet. You will directly supervise the supporting Electrical Engineers, leading a team of engineers, and oversee day-to-day responsibilities, provide guidance for technical decisions, and manage growth and organization of team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage team supporting Third Party operating facilities, including electrical troubleshooting, review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for planned and unplanned electrical events
- Support onboarding of engineers, including development and execution of training
- Identify and delegate responsibilities for engineers across wind, solar and battery storage facilities
- Guide team in decision-making for issues involving electrical safety
- Coordinate substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance program, including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections
- Support employee development, including bi-annual reviews and setting expectations for growth
- Assist in budgeting and future project planning for operating fleet
- Spearhead long-term action items and projects to improve reliability or efficiency of electrical 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
Required Skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 5-10 years of work experience with HV/MV electrical systems
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection
- Strong working knowledge of NESC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Strong project management skills
- Some travel is required
- Must be available for some after office hours support
Preferred
- Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels, battery storage) and their controls is a plus
- Practical or field experience in electrical substation reliability and maintenance is a plus
- Prior management experience is a plus
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Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, 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.
