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Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$120,000🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop, permit, engineer, construct, and commission new geothermal and thermal power generation projects throughout North America, managing third-party consultants and contractors.

Role type

Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering

Builds

Geothermal and thermal power generation facilities (combustion turbines, reciprocating engines, steam turbines, ORC systems)

Domain

Energy / Power Generation / Geothermal

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion turbine performance, project design and configuration, regulatory permitting, geotechnical investigations, P&ID review, heat and mass balances, equipment specifications, construction monitoring, commissioning oversight, stakeholder interface, budget and schedule adherence

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering, Professional Engineering License, ORC systems, steam turbines for geothermal, production and injection pumps, heavy duty industrial rotatory equipment, utility-scale project development, reservoir engineering, oil & gas project experience

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Perform and review basic and detail design for power generation projects; Advise on project feasibility based on geothermal technologies; Lead technical efforts during development and collaborate on reservoir modeling; Perform thermal heat balances; Support site selection, environmental studies, and permit applications; Interface with equipment vendors and OEMs; Review technical deliverables including P&ID and drawings; Provide engineering oversight during design and construction; Coordinate with internal teams on financial and commercial objectives; Establish relationships with technical experts and utilities; Monitor performance across contractors and work packages; Assist in power plant commissioning activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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