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Invenergy Manager, Performance & Technology (Wind) in Chicago, Illinois
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.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Manager, Performance & Technology ( Wind ), you will function as a subject matter expert focused on increasing project value via enhancements to resource/energy assessment and technology application. You will leverage Invenergy’s operational fleet and data to inform pre-construction energy estimates and to assess technical performance of current/forward-looking technologies and applications. You will be responsible for bringing state-of-the-art methods for resource and energy assessment in-house. You will support projects directly during critical phases such as contracting and financing. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams focused on domestic onshore wind projects including Renewable Engineering, Operations Engineering, Global Sourcing, Finance, and Origination.
The position reports to the Director, Performance & Technology.
A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of both resource/energy assessment and wind turbine platforms and will be both detail oriented and capable of big picture thinking. Excellent collaboration, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills are required.
Responsibilities
Develop and own Invenergy’s meteorological campaign strategy and technical requirements and coordinate with Development teams for deployment, data collection, and maintenance.
Ensure proper application of industry accepted methodologies and best practices for internal resource and energy assessments.
Develop the review process for internal and 3rd party resource and energy assessments.
Lead the development and adoption of new tools and process improvements to enhance project value and optimization.
Collaborate and coordinate with Project Engineering and guide strategic decision-making concerning energy performance and technology selection for projects.
Support execution of offtake contracts and major equipment supply agreements reviewing for language related to performance and testing.
Support project financing as technical SME in target technical areas.
Collaborate and coordinate with Operations Engineering to identify and execute high value opportunities to leverage Invenergy’s operating assets to inform future pre-construction energy estimates and increase project value.
Stay abreast of advancements in wind technologies including emerging trends and innovations.
Coordinate with major equipment manufacturers and internal Global Sourcing and Renewable Engineering teams to identify value engineering opportunities.
Represent Invenergy as resource/energy assessment and technology subject matter expert through development and construction.
Communicate with senior leaders and represent Invenergy with customers, external consultants, independent engineers, and industry associations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in engineering, resource and energy assessment, or a related field
Software experience in energy modeling ( i.e., Openwind, WindFarmer ) and resource modeling (i.e., Windographer, Github )
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Knowledge of technical and commercial aspects of project development, offtake contracting, and financing wind energy projects
Excellent data analytics, reporting, presentation, and communication skills
Effective collaboration, communication, and relationship management skills
Ability to guide and implement process improvements
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects concurrently
Ability to navigate commercially sensitive discussions and have the presence to represent the company’s interest with outside experts
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Coding experience (Python, R, etc…)
Direct people management experience
Experience modeling energy project economics and ability to develop NPV, LCOE, IRR, and similar analyses
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.
