Senior Staff Engineer, Renewable 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 2 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $196k
This role $115k
$90k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $168,293–$223,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $196k 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 · Senior Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Battery Storage)

Sr. Staff Engineer, Renewable 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. Responsibilities include optimizing layouts for value, conducting site visits for due diligence, assisting with permitting, and coordinating with vendors to ensure design compatibility. The position requires managing technical responsibilities through commercial operations and supporting procurement by preparing pricing models and responding to lender inquiries. Key skills include knowledge of LFP chemistry, DC/AC inverters, and communication protocols like Modbus or DNP3. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and experience with renewable energy infrastructure.

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Median $185000 from 249 postings across 48 companies.

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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 perform evaluations for suitability and due diligence.
  • Manage the layout and design of battery arrays while ensuring compatibility with selected vendor designs.
  • Support electrical system design, compliance efforts, and technical transitions during the construction phase.
  • 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 and commercial cost estimates for customers.

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.
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering or a related technical discipline, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with battery chemistry, cell/module designs, and inverter or converter 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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