HVDC Transmission Engineering Manager

| Chicago, IL, USA
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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.

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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.

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.

Job Description

Position Overview:

You will be responsible for the execution of engineering activities associated with the design and construction of the Grain Belt Express HVDC Transmission Line. You will be responsible for providing the overall technical guidance to a growing project team, including cross-functional coordination between other subject matter experts. As a Transmission Engineering Manager, you will report to the Director of Transmission Engineering and supervise the group of project and staff engineers.

About Grain Belt Express

Grain Belt Express is an 800-mile, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line project that will originate near Dodge City, Kansas. This multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment will move renewable energy from where it is produced to markets that have a strong demand for low-cost, clean power. Learn more about Grin Belt Express here: www.grainbeltexpress.com

In your role you will also support the transmission engineering group with the development of the transmission systems required to connect the company’s generation projects to their point of interconnection. You will have the opportunity to build your own team, adapting to and anticipating project needs. You will serve as a mentor to your team, encouraging them to innovate and actively participate in the development of industry codes and standards to help distinguish Invenergy as an industry leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Engineering Manager and Team Responsibilities
    • Build and develop a team of highly qualified transmission engineers
    • Manage a team of staff engineers and project engineers by providing technical guidance, supporting project timelines, and proactively addressing resource needs 
    • Provide technical training and training opportunities to engineering team
    • Provide career development training and opportunities to engineering team
    • Prepare engineering budgets to support project execution needs and team growth
    • Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time.
  • Engineering Design Management
    • Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements
    • Oversee technical and other project requirements that they are appropriately considered and anticipated throughout project lifecycle
    • Conduct thorough multi-level design reviews of physical and electrical drawings: Primarily high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines
    • Define the scope of required transmission system design, studies, and review results for accuracy and compliance
    • Support project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner
  • Procurement and Construction Support
    • Coordinate with internal development and environmental compliance strategy teams to meet project needs through engineering support of development agreements and environmental permitting constraints
    • Review competitive bids for owner procured material. Supporting 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.
  • Engineering Group Responsibilities
    • Assist in developing department level and project specific specifications and requirements.
    • Prepare and validate electrical energy and transmission loss, right-of-way, preliminary line rating, and line impedance calculations
    • Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process
    • Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications
    • 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
    • Participate in industry working groups and offer opinions to aid the development of new rules, codes and policies that affect renewable projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS in Engineering
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE, EPRI and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes
  • Seven (7) years relevant work experience
  • Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical writing skills
  • Software proficiency in PLS-CADD and other Power Line Systems software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Visio, and Bluebeam
  • Some travel required (up to 25%)
  • Current driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or Professional Engineering license
  • Experience managing and building multi-disciplined engineering teams
  • Experience with HV/MV electrical equipment
  • Practical or field experience in reliability and maintenance of HV electrical systems
  • Proficiency in Auto CAD, Visio, and Bluebeam
  • Experience with Global Mapper, CAFEP, and ASPEN
  • Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels, battery storage) and their controls
  • Member of a recognized professional institution or society
  • Published peer reviewed technical paper(s)

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.

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.

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Invenergy Benefits Overview

Invenergy's benefits package helps protect and improve the lives of our employees and their families. They also enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage our employees to prepare for present and future needs.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Invenergy participates in various local activities and supports numerous local organizations through partnerships with our affinity groups. We also provide eight hours of volunteer time off per year.
Partners with nonprofits
We invest in mission-driven organizations & causes dedicated to communities we live and work in such as Chicago Urban League, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Hunger Free Colorado.
Open door policy
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Unconscious bias training is woven into our annual DEI training.
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Diversity employee resource groups
Black & Brown @ Invenergy, Invenergy +, The New Energy Workers Network, The Invenergy Sustainability Network, The Unidos Network, The Invenergy Veterans Network, and The Invenergy Women’s Network.
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Invenergy is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce and recognizes the importance of cultivating an environment of equity and inclusion.
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Invenergy's FSA accounts enables employees to save on their health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis up to the federally allowed maximum.
Disability insurance
Invenergy has employer paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance with a benefit that is 60% of an employee's covered earnings.
Dental insurance
The Invenergy Dental plan provides coverage for preventive, basic, and major services, including 100% coverage of the cost of preventative care, including x-rays.
Vision insurance
Invenergy's Vision plan gives you access to a national network of both independent providers along with the nation’s most respected optical retail brands.
Health insurance
Invenergy offers three different health insurance plans to meet you and your families' needs. Preventive Care is always covered at 100% and is not subject to the deductible.
Life insurance
Invenergy provides employees with company paid Basic Life insurance benefits equal to 1.5x base annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000. An equal amount of AD&D insurance is also provided.
Pet insurance
Invenergy's pet insurance employee benefit reimburses up to 70% of veterinary services, such as x-rays, blood tests, hospitalization and surgeries.
Wellness programs
Medical plan enrollees have access to Well onTarget, a wellness benefit provided through BCBSIL.
Mental health benefits
Invenergy employees and their household members have access to CompPsych to help with the everyday challenges of life that may affect your health and family life.
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401(K)
Invenergy's 401(k) retirement plan offers a broad selection of stocks, bonds and international index funds to choose from. Features include traditional pre-tax and Roth post-tax savings accounts.
401(K) matching
Invenergy's 401(k) retirement plan match is equal to 50% of employee 401(k) deferrals, not to exceed 3% of qualified compensation. There is no delay to the start of matching contributions.
Performance bonus
Many of Invenergy's positions have annual performance bonus targets. Specifics vary by position.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Invenergy offers eight weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid paternity leave.
Family medical leave
Invenergy offers employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for certain family and medical reasons for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Generous PTO
Invenergy's PTO policy is 21 days per calendar year for all regular, full-time employees and 26 days per calendar year for employees with five or more years of service.
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Invenergy's Volunteer Time Off Policy of eight hours per year is designed to encourage and expand our public service, outreach, and exposure to the communities where we develop, operate and work
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Paid sick days are included in an employee's PTO bank.
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Commuter benefits
Invenergy pre-tax commuter benefits allows you to pay for part or all of your work-related transportation costs on a pre-tax basis, subject to IRS limits and legislation.
Company-sponsored outings
Invenergy has periodic team outings as well as company-wide annual holiday parties and other events.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Monthly E-Talks with beverages and snacks served.
Onsite office parking
Discounted parking available near the office.
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Job training & conferences
Invenergy recognizes its most important resource are its employees. To encourage the professional development of Invenergy employees, guidelines have been established to support employee development.
Lunch and learns
Various groups and committees with host lunch and learns.
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Mentorship program
Invenergy has a mentorship program matching mentees with mentors in areas they are interested in.
Online course subscriptions available

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