Manager, Electrical Engineering - Thermal

About Invenergy Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of innovative, reliable power infrastructure. Backed by 25 years of trusted execution and operational excellence, Invenergy’s end-to-end expertise provides customers with smart, scalable energy solutions across natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy and its affiliates have successfully developed over 220 projects totaling more than 38 gigawatts and reliably operate over 25 gigawatts of large-scale power infrastructure projects across four continents.

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invenergy.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Electric Power Generation

Chicago, IL

2001

Privately Held

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Raised $10.5B

• As a Manager, Thermal Electrical Engineering, you will lead and develop a team
• of engineers responsible for the electrical engineering, procurement support,
• and construction/commissioning support of cutting-edge Thermal generation
• projects (natural gas combustion turbines, combined cycle power plants, and
• related facilities). You will be primarily responsible for managing internal
• engineering resources and overseeing selected Engineering Firms to complete
• final detailed design packages for projects to be built. The electrical systems
• of these projects typically include large turbine generators, isophase bus duct,
• medium voltage and low voltage auxiliary systems (switchgear, breakers, MCCs),
• generator step-up transformers (GSUs), switchyard equipment, and high/extra-high
• voltage transmission interconnections to the grid.
• Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday
• and remotely on Fridays.
• Manage up to 2 or 3 engineers; provide day-to-day technical guidance on
• issues encountered during engineering design, construction, commissioning,
• and placed-in-service activities.
• assignments and priorities, and perform performance reviews and coaching for
• team members.
• Responsible for achieving assigned goals for the team and department,
• including quality, schedule, and cost objectives for electrical deliverables.
• Support upper management with strategic planning, resource planning, and
• defining goals for the Thermal Electrical Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain standard designs, processes, and procedures for Thermal
• Electrical Engineering (e.g., BOP standards, switchyard and MV/LV auxiliary
• design templates).
• Implement industry best practices and incorporate project lessons learned
• across the team to continuously improve quality and execution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through training,
• conferences, and engagement with OEMs and EPC partners.
• equipment specifications for thermal generation electrical systems
• (turbine-generator, isophase bus, MV/LV auxiliaries, protective relaying,
• station service, and switchyard).
• Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs
• that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements and
• support RFQ specifications.
• Review conceptual project designs and validate compliance with applicable
• owner standards, utility interconnection requirements, and codes/standards.
• Prepare and validate electrical load lists and energy calculations (auxiliary
• power, station service, cable sizing, losses, and related studies inputs).
• Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical deliverables (drawings,
• technical specifications, and studies) including Balance of Plant,
• switchyard, and transmission line interconnection.
• Define the scope of all required electrical system studies (e.g., short
• circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, grounding, harmonic, and dynamic
• studies as applicable) and review results for accuracy and compliance.
• Track design schedules, update stakeholders, and ensure critical electrical
• engineering milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into
• new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality.
• Coordinate information and resolve technical interfaces between equipment
• suppliers, EPC/construction contractors, utilities, and the Engineer of
• Record.
• documentation to the final project owner including electrical drawings,
• schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and relay settings.
• specifications, vendor evaluations, support for technical RFPs, review of
• technical offers and shop drawings, and participation in factory visits and
• FAT inspections for major electrical equipment.
• Review competitive bids for owner-procured electrical material; support
• purchasing and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning
• process.
• Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections;
• support resolution of field issues and RFIs related to electrical scope.
• in-person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.
• Coordinate with operations engineering when reviewing designs and during
• construction/commissioning to ensure smooth turnover and long-term
• maintainability.

Required

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related degree.
• Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job
• experience, and internships.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing and developing engineers (direct reports and/or leading
• multi-disciplinary teams).
• Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards,
• distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers) and construction of
• such infrastructure.
• General knowledge of interpreting and applying common electrical industry
• standards and codes.
• Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various
• internal and external teams.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Some travel required (up to 15%).
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP, EasyPower, or similar electrical modeling
• software.
• Thermal generation experience (natural gas peaker plants, combined cycle
• power plants, or similar), especially direct experience with the
• turbine-generator supplier.
• Practical experience in construction/commissioning of HV electrical systems
• and associated power generation infrastructure.
• $165,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD Annual
• Bonus: 25% - 40%
• The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the
• position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay
• offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the
• candidate's experience, education and skills.
• In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include
• eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward
• individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus
• eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and
• vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus