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

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $135,000–$165,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with an equipment maker to fix a recurring inverter or tracker problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can push manufacturers for real fixes and turn findings into best operating practices.

How would you grow a team of performance engineers who all need to cover many sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can hire, coach and organize engineers so coverage is consistent and people improve.

Describe a process improvement you made that let engineers spend more time on real analysis.

What they are checking: Whether they cut busywork and improve tools so the team's time goes to finding lost energy.

What would you do

This team supports third-party solar sites. How does that change how you work compared with your own fleet?

What they are checking: Whether they understand service obligations, client expectations and limited control over owner decisions.

O&M leadership and Asset Management disagree on whether a fix is worth the cost. How do you help them decide?

What they are checking: Whether they can put a clear value on lost energy and repair cost so the decision is about numbers.

How do you decide which procedures and technical documents your team should write first?

What they are checking: Whether they focus documentation on safety and the most common or costly issues first.

A site underperforms but every alarm looks normal. Where do you start?

What they are checking: Whether they can dig into data patterns to find hidden losses that no alarm reports.

About the work

How do you figure out why a solar site produced less energy than expected last month?

What they are checking: Whether they can separate weather, availability, equipment faults and soiling to find the real cause of losses.

What performance metrics matter most on a solar site, and which ones can mislead you?

What they are checking: Whether they know performance ratio, availability and their weaknesses, so they don't chase the wrong number.

What data and monitoring tools have you used for solar performance analysis?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with SCADA, monitoring platforms and data analysis for fleet work.

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The full job description

As published by Invenergy.

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 Responsibilities: • Manage and grow a team of performance engineers • Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve fleet or process issues, including other technical teams, Asset Management, O&M leadership, and Operations Support teams • Identify, evaluate, and resolve process improvement opportunities to enable performance engineers to maximize energy production of their sites. • Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices. • Identify needed documentation and work with team to develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of solar facilities. • Understand Invenergy Services’ scope of services across the 3rd Party fleet. Expand Invenergy’s capabilities as a third-party operator. • Identify technical training needs of performance engineers and strategize how to fill team knowledge gaps • Lead engineers in the investigation of field failures • Identify and assign pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes • Lead performance engineers in the onboarding of new solar projects into the operating fleet • Lead engineers in supporting the end-of-warranty inspection process at facilities • Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for solar facilities. • Collaborate with internal Solar development and project management teams to incorporate Operations lessons learned into new projects. • Some travel is required (<20%) and moderate field work may be required Required Qualifications • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field • 6-8+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles • 3-5 years of directly relevant solar industry experience or Advanced Degree preferred • Experience with people management or mentoring • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Problem solving and critical thinking • Competency in data analysis and visualization • Strong project management skills • Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record Preferred Skills • Experience with PV Systems • 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. • Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software • Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc) #LI-Hybrid Base Pay $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 25% - 40% 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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