Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Project Engineer, Thermal, reporting to the Senior Director of Thermal Engineering, will support Invenergy’s efforts to develop, engineer and construct new combustion turbine and reciprocating engine power generation projects throughout North America. This role will encompass the full project life cycle including project development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing third party engineering consultants and contractors; specifying project configurations; specifying project performance, creating project specifications; preparing bids; evaluating bids; managing major equipment manufacturers supplying combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators; and supporting permitting and commissioning efforts. A strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion turbine performance is desired.
This position is based on-site at Invenergy's downtown Chicago office.
Responsibilities
Perform and review thermal heat balances for power generation projects
Support project development work such as site selection, general arrangement development, site surveying, environmental studies, permit applications, geotechnical investigations and others
Interface with equipment vendors to explain technical requirements and receive technical proposals
Manage the project relationship with OEMs
Review and approve technical deliverables like P&ID, heat and mass balances, project design documents, equipment specifications and drawings, layouts, and electrical one-line drawings
Provide engineering oversight during project design and construction
Interface with contractors for resolution of technical issues
Oversight of power plant commissioning activities
Coordinate with internal teams to align project development and execution with financial and commercial objectives.
Establish relationships with various technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
3+ years’ experience in project engineering management of large capital projects with a focus on thermal power generation or transferable energy sector work.
Familiarity with regulatory, siting, and environmental permitting processes for large-scale industrial projects.
Knowledge and experience with project design and configuration.
Experience in the power generation industry, specifically thermal energy, with a focus on utility-scale project development.
Spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have a valid US driving license
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge and direct experience with combustion turbines and reciprocating engines power generation technologies.
Master’s degree in engineering or Professional Engineering License.
Experience in use of Thermoflow software.
Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Base Pay
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%
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.
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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