Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering - Thermal

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Chicago, ILtime type:
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R09583

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
** Job Description
**** Invenergy believes inclusion drives innovation.
** Diverse teams are better teams. The perspectives and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to an organization drive better decisions and improved business results. Invenergy employees are inclusive and welcoming of all colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, races, sexual orientations, religions and abilities.
** Position Overview
** This position will be responsible for the electrical engineering and construction of cutting-edge Thermal generation projects (natural gas combustion turbines, combined cycle power plants, etc.). You will be primarily responsible for supporting engineering activities internally or through the selected Engineering Firms in order to complete final detailed design packages for projects to be built. The electrical systems of these projects utilize large turbine generators, isophase, medium voltage and low voltage auxiliary systems (switch gear, breakers, MCCs), Generator Step-Up Transformers, switchyard, and transmission line interconnections to the grid at high and extra high voltages.
** Responsibilities:
*** Electrical Engineering and Projects’ Technical Responsibility  + Assist in developing project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications  + Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements and support RFQ specifications  + Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations  + Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical drawings:
Balance of Plant, switchyard, and transmission line  + Define the scope of all required electrical system studies and review results for accuracy and compliance  + Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time.  + Support project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and relay settings.  

+ Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality  + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences  + Coordinate information between equipment suppliers, construction contractors, and the engineer of record
* Procurement and Construction Support  + Review competitive bids for owner procured electrical material. Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process.  + Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.  

+ Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
* 3+ years of relevant work experience, including internships.
* Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, and internships.
* Understanding of HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers).
* General knowledge of interpreting and applying common electrical industry standards and codes.
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills.
* Some travel required (up to 25%).
* Valid driver's license.
* Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related.
* EIT license.
* Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP, Easy Power or similar electrical modeling software.
* Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams.
* Thermal energy experience (Natural Gas Peaker plants, combined cycle power plants, or similar), especially direct experience with the turbine-generator…