Electrical Engineer II, Operations Engineering
Invenergy
Company Overview
Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL, United States
2001
Approximately 1,200 employees globally (source: salestools.io).
What They Do
Invenergy's core technology focus spans wind, solar, natural gas, combined heat and power generation, and energy storage, with services extending to operations and maintenance via its Invenergy Services division founded in 2005 (source: infrapppworld.com). The company develops, owns, operates, and provides third-party management for power generation and storage facilities, delivering solutions at scale including grid-integrated renewables (source: infrapppworld.com). Target markets include North America and Europe, serving utilities, commercial customers, and governments through large-scale projects that supply clean power to grids; customer segments encompass energy buyers seeking long-term power purchase agreements and owners needing asset management (source: infrapppworld.com). Competitively, Invenergy differentiates as North America's top private renewable developer through its end-to-end expertise from development to operations, led by Polsky's engineering background, enabling profitable scaling beyond early setbacks like the Tennessee wind farm (source: bcigem.com).
Projects & Track Record
Invenergy has a global portfolio of power generation and storage facilities, with notable completed projects including early wind developments that have led to some of the most successful U.S. wind and solar sites (source: bcigem.com). Ongoing major projects feature the Cardal Transmission Project in Salto, Uruguay, where subsidiary Tealov S.R.L. secured US$67 million in construction financing from IDB Invest and executed an operating lease with Uruguay's National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions (source: infrapppworld.com). Key clients and partnerships include IDB Invest for Uruguay financing, Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (shortlisted consortia involvement), and third-party asset owners via Invenergy Services (source: infrapppworld.com). Geographic presence spans development and operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Scotland, Poland, Israel, and Japan, with expansion via regional offices supporting new markets (source: bcigem.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Invenergy Services surpassed a major milestone in its managed portfolio, though specifics on capacity or value are not quantified in announcements, highlighting its growth in third-party power asset management globally (source: invenergy.com). Subsidiaries Tealov S.R.L. and Invenergy Transmission completed construction financing and operating leases for the US$67 million Cardal Transmission Project in Uruguay with IDB Invest (source: infrapppworld.com). The company participated in Puerto Rico PPP shortlisting for three projects among 13 consortia, indicating active bidding (source: infrapppworld.com). No major acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds were reported in this period, but ongoing project financings like Cardal signal expansion; no specific awards or certifications from 2024-2025 are detailed (source: infrapppworld.com).
Working There
Invenergy offers roles across engineering (software development, infrastructure, power plant tech), product management and design, sales and marketing (business development, customer success), operations (finance, HR, administrative), and executive leadership, primarily at its Chicago headquarters housing these departments (source: salestools.io). Hiring occurs at the Chicago HQ (1 S Wacker Dr) and regional offices like Denver, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Warsaw, and Tokyo, supporting global project needs in development, operations, and maintenance (source: salestools.io). Company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and employee well-being, reflected in Chicago facilities with open-plan offices, flexible seating, quiet zones, conference rooms, high-speed tech infrastructure, fitness centers, wellness rooms, cafeterias, lounges, and social spaces designed for dynamic teamwork (source: salestools.io). Comprehensive benefits are provided to support professional growth and attract talent, though exact packages like health coverage or PTO are not itemized publicly; the environment prioritizes a supportive hub for top professionals in a thriving Chicago ecosystem (source: salestools.io).
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As an Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for managing the operations of Invenergy's existing wind, solar, and storage assets. You will monitor and drive continuous operation of the fleet.
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 and manage 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.
- Manage root cause analyses to identify potential future risks and drive fleet-wide corrective action plans.
- Conduct reviews of various system studies essential to reliability and steady state operations of fleet.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering or similar major
- 2+ years of professional experience
- Some travel and field work is required (<25%)
- Must be available for after office hours troubleshooting
- 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
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment & relay protection
- Experience with HV/MV electrical systems
- Strong working knowledge of NESC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
- Practical or field experience in electrical substation reliability and maintenance
- Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels/inverters) and their controls
- Computer proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel
- Verbal and written communications skills
Base Pay
90,000 - 110,000 Annual USD
Bonus: 10-15%
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.
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About the role
July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
USD 90k–110k yearly
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage
- Chicago, United States
2+ years of professional experience
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