Electrical Engineer III (Maintenance), Operations Engineering
InvenergyChicago, IL
Full Time
Posted June 30, 2026
$105k - $130k
Renewable Energy Development
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
As an Operations Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for management of the Substation & BOP Electrical Maintenance program for Invenergy’s operating fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage substation and balance of plant electrical maintenance program , including NERC-required/NETA-recommended testing and inspections.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external maintenance contractors all details to successfully complete routine, planned maintenance scopes.
- Coordinate completion of open maintenance items, and work with regional Operations Electrical Engineers to carry out additional scope
- Oversee the integration of PowerDB for managing electrical test records
- Maintain relationships with existing pool of maintenance contractors. Work with Procurement team to develop new contractor relationships
- Work with NERC Compliance Team/ Lead to ensure maintenance program aligns with NERC requirements
- Review equipment maintenance and testing reports to ensure operational safety, asset reliability and adherence to regulatory compliance standards
- Review testing requirements of third-party sites and adapt internal programs to fit new customer needs
- Work with Project Development team to ensure t est recor ds from new proje cts are turned o ver to op erations .
- Travel to sites and oversee contractor testing, and help train new engineers
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ GED.
- 3-5+ years of work experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Some travel is require d (< 25 %)
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Advanced knowledge of three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment. Basic understanding of protective relaying concepts.
- Practical or field experience in electrical substation testing and interpreting test results ; Prior experience with various substation equipment test sets is a plus.
- In depth knowledge of NESC, NERC and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes;
- Familiarity with NETA testing and inspection standards.
- Experience with renewable generation systems (wind turbines, solar panels/inverters, battery storage) and associated control systems;
- Strong verbal and written communications skills .
- Experience with PowerDB
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