Associate, Reliability Compliance (Electrical Engineering)

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

As an Associate, Reliability Compliance (Electrical Engineer) you will support Invenergy’s Reliability Compliance program for the entire Invenergy fleet with an emphasis on electricity generation regulatory requirements (NERC, ERCOT, PJM, & IESO) associated real time operations and modeling. Based out of our downtown Chicago office, the Associate Reliability Compliance will use their engineering expertise, technical writing, and critical thinking to complete the job responsibilities with limited managerial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in real time operational compliance monitoring activities supporting thermal and renewable technologies

• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturers specifications

• Responsible for providing technical interpretation and guidance on engineering studies and modeling

• Review relay coordination studies and provide feedback and ensure compliance with NERC Standard(s) is met

• Partner with internal groups (Engineering, Operations, and Asset Management) to communicate changes or updates that require action by the projects.

• Conduct ad hoc independent research on industry trends and rules

• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline

• 3+ years of direct Electrical Engineering Experience

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

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of relevant compliance experience

• Prior knowledge of applicable NERC, ERCOT, & IESO standards

• Willingness to travel between 5-10%

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems with limited managerial oversight

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational, presentation/facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Prior Experience with Technical Engineering work, working at a Utility, and/or knowledge of renewable power systems.

• Prior experience working within the modeling group and/or Relay Design team.

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.