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
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $188k
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

Invenergy currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

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

The 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 monitor technology trends while creating conceptual project layouts using QGIS, CAD, or Visio. Key responsibilities include optimizing layouts, 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 technical expertise in LFP chemistry, DC/AC inverter operations, and communication protocols like Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3. Candidates must be able to model project economics using NPV, IRR, and LCOE metrics while utilizing Microsoft Office tools to support procurement, pricing models, and sales proposals for energy storage systems.

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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, and technical transitions during construction.
  • 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 with procurement to quote systems for various energy use cases.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline like Physics or Material Science.
  • MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in engineering or a related technical discipline, preferably in renewable energy.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with battery chemistry, cell/module designs, and inverter or converter operations.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3.
  • Experience modeling project economics using metrics like NPV, IRR, and LCOE.

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