Sr. Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Battery Storage)

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Engineer will perform engineering activities for project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale battery storage projects in Invenergy’s target markets throughout North America.

The position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

Battery Storage Engineering Group Responsibilities

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends. 

• Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software. Optimize layouts in order to maximize project value.

• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.

• Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts. 

• Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc.

Project Execution

• Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.

• Work with the Electrical Engineering team to support electrical system design and compliance efforts. 

• Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations. Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities. 

• Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings. 

• Work with the Structured Finance team to provide responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions throughout the project financing process.

Request for Proposal (RFP) Support

• Work with Procurement and battery manufactures to quote various systems to meet the RFP requirements.

• Prepare pricing models for various storage energy system use cases.

• Determine project sizing and operational requirements based on key market drivers, customer needs, RFP requirements, and Invenergy's Basis of Design

•  Coordinate with the Project Management team to determine construction and commercial costs.

• Support the Development and Origination teams with the preparation of sales proposals to customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Material Science, and Environmental Science.            

• 2+ years of engineering or related technical disciple experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry

• Some travel required (up to 20%)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

• Familiarity with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs

• Knowledge of the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.

• Experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design

• Familiarity with DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3

• Experience with modeling energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time. 

• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy. 

• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.