Senior Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering, Thermal

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Sr Project Engineer, Thermal, reporting to the Senior Director of Thermal Engineering, will support Invenergy’s efforts to develop, engineer and construct new combined cycle combustion turbine and reciprocating engine generation projects throughout North America. This role will encompass the full project life cycle including project development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. The Sr. 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 combined cycle configurations is desired. This position is based on-site at Invenergy's downtown Chicago office.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
• 4+ 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge and direct experience with combustion turbines and combined cycle 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review thermal heat balances for combined cycle 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.

Benefits

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior