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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.
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Job Description
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Wind), you will lead the
technical design and support evaluation of commercial and utility-scale
wind projects in the Quebec region. This position will be located in
Chicago (preferred) or Montreal office reporting to headquarters in
Chicago. French-language skills required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy
projects.
- Coordinate site characterization studies with industry experts,
evaluate project constraints, and design optimized project layouts
utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project value
- Design site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological
datasets, and establish opinion of long-term resource
characteristics at multiple project sites
- Model expected energy production and affiliated key metrics,
including gross and net capacity factors, production profiles
(8760s, diurnals), energy uncertainty, and probability values
- Support pre-construction efforts by maintaining project site plans,
inclusive of wind turbine layout, preliminary electrical collection
cable and access road siting, and other balance of plant
considerations, as well as facilitating preliminary and final
geotechnical investigations.
- Conduct site visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine
micrositing. Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach
events, and construction meetings
- Collaborate closely with dedicated electrical engineering team
through electrical design, and with project management team to
execute projects through construction phase.
- Maintain working knowledge of wind turbine technology and affiliated
technical and market trends. Work with wind turbine Original
Equipment Manufacturers, to optimize equipment selection for
projects as it relates to power curves, operational modes,
mechanical suitability considerations, and curtailment strategies
- Interface with the project development, origination, finance,
environmental, and GIS teams to support project development,
marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. Interface with the
project management and operations teams leading up to and through
project commercial operation. Ensure timely and complete transfer of
technical responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in an engineering or related
technical discipline
- 3+ years of engineering experience
- Proficient in English and French
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer
visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects
at a time
- Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest in renewable energy
- Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with
multiple interests and backgrounds
- Experience modeling energy project economics and understanding of
concepts such as NPV, LCOE, IRR, etc...
- Software experience in energy modeling (i.e. Openwind, Windfarmer),
resource modeling (i.e.) Windographer), and GIS (i.e. ArcGIS, Global
Mapp r)
- Understanding of statistical analysis and linear regression models,
preferably as it pertains to meteorological data sources, and MCP
methodology
- Familiarity with remote sensing to enhance wind measurement
campaigns
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other
things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.