Wind Asset Performance Engineer I, Operations Engineering
InvenergyChicago, IL
Full Time
Posted September 24, 2026
$70k - $95k
Renewable Energy Development
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 15%
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the Invenergy utility-scale wind fleet
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including the Generation Control Center, SCADA, field technicians, EHS, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production by analyzing operational data, maintenance records, parts usage, and inspection results to gain operational insights.
- Support RCAs and investigations into equipment reliability and performance issues.
- Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind turbines.
- Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize performance
- Support operational safety reviews and contribute engineering perspective to incident investigations when requested.
- Review inspection findings and support disposition recommendations, maintenance prioritization, and End-of-Warranty (EOW) activities.
- Develop and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, reports, troubleshooting documentation, and analytics in collaboration with Performance Analytics and other engineering groups
- Lead pilot projects evaluating new tools, monitoring strategies, operational processes, or performance improvement opportunities.
- Onboard new facilities into the operating fleet.
- Some travel (<20%) and moderate field work may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in renewable energy, power generation, and asset operations
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in renewable energy, power systems, utilities, manufacturing, reliability engineering, or industrial operations.
- Coursework in power systems, renewable energy, energy systems, machine design, controls, or related subjects.
- Familiarity with wind turbine systems and wind energy concepts
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety principles
- Experience analyzing data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, MATLAB, Databricks, or similar software.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial controls, condition monitoring, or operational data analysis.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.
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