Manager, Asset Performance Engineering (3rd Party Solar), Operations Engineering

Chicago, IL · full time · Management

$135,000 – $165,000

Listed on Invenergy’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Invenergy is seeking an engineering manager to lead a team of performance engineers overseeing third-party solar facilities, focusing on maximizing energy production and operational efficiency. This role suits someone with 6+ years of technical engineering experience, at least 3–5 years in solar operations, and demonstrated people management skills who can bridge technical problem-solving with team leadership.

Our summary, not Invenergy’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Python

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
6–8+ years of engineering, systems integration, or technical support experience
3–5 years of direct solar industry experience or an Advanced Degree
People management or mentoring experience
Excellent written and oral communication
Problem-solving and critical thinking ability
Data analysis and visualization competency
Strong project management skills
Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives
Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Nice to have

Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems
Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE, and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes
HV/MV electrical infrastructure experience
CMMS software experience
Data analysis and visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python)