Staff Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering

Invenergy LLC • Full-time • United States of America, Denver Office • 1m ago

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 This position will be responsible for the engineering and construction of cutting-edge renewable energy projects. You will be primarily responsible for managing conceptual transmission designs and the selected engineering firms in to complete final detailed designs for projects to be built. The electrical system of these projects may include AC voltages ranging anywhere from 34.5kV -765kV in addition to HVDC and off-shore projects. The project engineer is also responsible for supporting the development and permitting team by creating conceptual designs, coordinating interconnection details, identifying, and providing solutions to critical project constraints. Responsibilities: Engineering Design Management: Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements Conduct thorough design reviews of physical and electrical drawings: Primarily high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines Define the scope of required transmission system design, studies, and review results for accuracy and compliance Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time. Support project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner Procurement and Construction Support Coordinate with internal development and environmental compliance strategy teams to meet project needs through engineering support of development agreements and environmental permitting constraints Review competitive bids for owner procured material. Supporting the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities. Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials. Electrical Engineering Group Responsibilities Assist in developing department level and project specific specifications and requirements. Prepare and validate electrical energy and transmission loss, right-of-way, preliminary line rating, and line impedance calculations Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences Participate in industry working groups and offer opinions to aid the development of new rules, codes and policies that affect renewable projects. Required Skills: BS in Engineering (graduate of civil engineering preferred) Relevant work experience (3-5 years transmission systems) Software proficiency in PLS-CADD and other Power Line Systems software, experience with Global Mapper, CAFEP and ASPEN or software with similar uses Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers) Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE, EPRI and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Visio, and Bluebeam Strong verbal and written communication skills Some travel required (up to 25%) #LI-SB1 Salary Range The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $84,000. 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. 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.