Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Solar)

Invenergy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer (Renewable Engineering) will support the development and technical design of utility-scale solar projects at Invenergy. This role involves engineering activities that ensure project feasibility and optimization, contributing to the company's mission of creating a cleaner energy future.

Responsibilities

• Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions
• Prepare conceptual project layouts and 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of engineering or related technical discipline experience
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree is a plus
• Renewable Engineering experience is a plus
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.