Applications Engineer, Global Sourcing

Invenergy

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$70,000–$95,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $165k
This role $82k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $142,500–$187,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About Invenergy

Invenergy is a leading independent power generation and storage company developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects including wind, solar, natural gas, and energy storage facilities. Industry: Renewable Energy

Invenergy currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Applications Engineer, Global Sourcing

Applications Engineer, Global Sourcing will serve as a technical subject matter expert for photovoltaic modules, solar power conversion systems, and racking and tracking technologies within the solar development and construction pipeline. The role involves evaluating and implementing owner furnished equipment while advising on technology assumptions for projects. Key responsibilities include translating supplier specifications into site designs or performance modeling, supporting contract efforts by reviewing technical exhibits, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure equipment suitability. Additionally, the position involves managing manufacturing quality control through testing coordination and tracking production. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences and experience in renewable energy. Preferred skills include data analysis, visualization, and familiarity with PVSyst modeling software. The role addresses technical challenges in solar project execution, from initial design and procurement to on-site installation and commissioning.

What you'll do

  • Act as the technical subject matter expert for photovoltaic modules, inverters, and racking/tracking technologies.
  • Facilitate the implementation of owner-furnished equipment across solar development and construction pipelines.
  • Advise project teams on technology assumptions and review off-take requirements for major equipment.
  • Maintain and review technical exhibits to support contracting efforts for equipment supply and EPC agreements.
  • Translate supplier technical specifications into site designs and performance models.
  • Provide on-site support for equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting through the end of construction.
  • Coordinate with third parties to perform performance and reliability testing on products.
  • Track supplier production schedules for assigned construction projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
  • Understanding of product design, plant design, manufacturing processes, and general PV plant construction.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization is preferred.
  • Familiarity with energy modeling software including PVSyst is preferred.
  • Experience performing quality audits is preferred.

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