Staff Engineer, Transmission Engineering

Invenergy

Actively hiring
Chicago - Osw, US Posted 14 days ago $70,000$95,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Staff Engineer in Transmission Engineering for Renewable Energy projects, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing renewable energy infrastructure across the nation. Your role involves managing conceptual designs and overseeing engineering firms to develop detailed project plans for transmission lines and HVDC systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting design reviews, tracking schedules, coordinating with construction contractors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will work extensively with PLS-CADD software for line design, manage procurement processes, and support field inspections. Essential skills include proficiency in electrical engineering principles, project management, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance grid reliability and expand renewable energy reach.

Skills

PLS-CADD AutoCAD Excel Visual Basic Visio Global Mapper Bluebeam Power Systems Finite Element Analysis EHV/HV Electrical Infrastructure Substations Switchyards Distribution Systems Transmission Lines Transformers Foundation Design Software Microsoft Office Suite Geospatial Data Land Survey Technology

What you'll do

  • Develop project designs that comply with critical owner and interconnection requirements.
  • Conduct thorough design reviews of drawings for accuracy and compliance.
  • Track design schedules and update stakeholders on critical dates.
  • Review competitive bids for transmission materials and manage suppliers.
  • Monitor construction progress, perform factory inspections, and resolve field issues.
  • Prepare and validate calculations related to electrical energy and structural loading.
  • Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners for technical due diligence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Power Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 0-2+ years of professional experience in engineering.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for project work.
  • Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
  • Proficient with PLS-CADD design software for transmission line design.
  • Understanding of power systems, renewable generation, and EHV/HV electrical infrastructure.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills for managing multiple projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $70,000–$95,000 range sits above 1% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,000$201,193

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,887$197,721

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $85,000–$119,000 across 10 roles with salary data.

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