Invenergy is a privately held sustainable energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates infrastructure across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio includes wind and solar generation, natural gas power plants, and advanced energy storage projects. With more than 1,000 employees and nearly 150 projects developed, the company brings together expertise in permitting, transmission, grid interconnection, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, energy marketing, and finance.
Senior Project Engineer, Grid Modeling and Compliance — Invenergy, Chicago Hybrid
Invenergy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead grid modeling, power system studies, and compliance work for renewable generation and transmission projects. The role includes developing system models and tuning plant controls to satisfy applicable grid codes.
United States
Colorado
Illinois$140,000 – $165,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredComplianceDescription
- Lead grid studies covering power electronics, power system controls, renewable generation, battery storage, and HVDC models
- Evaluate control performance with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner
- Build power system models for renewable energy projects
- Coordinate power plant controller tuning with OEMs to achieve grid-code performance standards
- Stay current on NERC requirements, IEEE 2800-2022, IEEE P2800.2, WECC rules, and independent system operator requirements
- Provide power systems engineering support for interconnection studies, grid analysis, project engineering, and generation and transmission operations
- Conduct equipment design and specification reviews, performance assessments, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and forensic investigations
- Produce detailed reports and presentations that explain analyses, recommended solutions, and customer value
- Participate in site visits and in-person coordination meetings with ISOs, interconnecting utilities, vendors, and consulting engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a comparable discipline
- At least five years of professional experience conducting power system studies, including power flow, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, and short-circuit analyses
- Understanding of renewable generation operation, design, and control
- Experience with power system modeling software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner
- Knowledge of EHV and HV electrical infrastructure, including substations or switchyards, transmission lines, transformers, and collector systems
- Project management capability and experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, engineering firms, and OEMs
- Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 15%
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
- A master’s degree or higher in power engineering is preferred
- Coursework focused on power system analysis, power electronics, and control systems is desirable
- Programming experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language is desirable
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage work across multiple projects
Benefits
- Eligibility for a 20%–30% bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off