Senior Staff Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage)

Invenergy

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$105,000–$125,000 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $115k
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage)

Senior Staff Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage) joins the Battery Storage Engineering Group to perform engineering activities for project development and technical design of utility-scale battery storage projects across North America. The role involves interfacing with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer OEMs to track technology trends while creating conceptual project layouts using QGIS, CAD, or Visio. Key responsibilities include optimizing layouts for value, conducting site visits for due diligence, assisting with permitting, and managing the design of battery arrays in coordination with electrical engineering teams. The position requires expertise in LFP chemistry, DC/AC inverter operations, and communication protocols like Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3. Candidates must also model project economics using NPV, IRR, and LCOE metrics while utilizing Microsoft Office tools to support procurement, pricing models, and technical responses for the financing process.

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What you'll do

  • Interface with battery, inverter, and transformer OEMs to gather technical information and monitor technology trends.
  • Create and optimize conceptual project layouts using QGIS, CAD, or Visio software to maximize project value.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate suitability and support due diligence efforts for utility-scale projects.
  • Manage the layout and design of battery arrays while coordinating with vendors to ensure system compatibility.
  • Support electrical engineering teams with system design, compliance efforts, and technical transitions to operations.
  • Provide technical responses to lender and independent engineer questions during the project financing process.
  • Develop pricing models and determine project sizing based on market drivers and RFP requirements.
  • Prepare sales proposals and coordinate construction costs for various storage energy system use cases.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering or a related technical discipline, preferably in renewable energy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with battery chemistry, cell/module designs, and DC/AC inverter operations.
  • Knowledge of procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects.
  • Experience with electrical engineering design, contract negotiations, and modeling energy project economics like NPV, IRR, and LCOE.

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