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Project Manager, Large Load & Interconnection Programs

Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead technical due diligence, siting investigations, and project delivery for data centers, AI infrastructure, and large-load developments, navigating utility interconnection challenges and building a multidisciplinary team.

Role type

Senior IC project manager (power interconnection & large-load development)

Builds

Power infrastructure, transmission interconnection solutions, and site selection strategies for hyperscalers, utilities, and industrial clients

Domain

Energy infrastructure, power systems, transmission planning, and data center development

Required skills

Project management, client engagement, technical due diligence, siting investigation, utility coordination, interconnection studies, team leadership, risk management, proposal development

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license, knowledge of ISO/RTO environments (PJM, ERCOT, MISO, etc.), experience with power flow simulation tools (PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, etc.), business development, practice area growth

Technologies

PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, ETAP, EMTP/ATP, Promod

Responsibilities

Manage multiple interconnection and due diligence projects; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; lead technical due diligence for site selection; advise clients on utility constraints and regulatory requirements; develop power strategies; represent the firm at industry events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership