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Manager, Electrical Engineering - Thermal

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and develop a team of engineers to manage electrical engineering, procurement, and construction/commissioning for thermal generation projects (natural gas turbines, combined cycle plants).

Role type

Senior IC Manager, Thermal Electrical Engineering

Builds

Large-scale thermal power generation facilities (turbine generators, switchyards, transmission interconnections)

Domain

Energy / Power Generation / Electrical Infrastructure

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Team leadership, electrical system design, project management, technical specifications, design review, stakeholder coordination, construction oversight, procurement support, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

PE license, ETAP/CYMCAP/EasyPower proficiency, thermal generation experience, construction commissioning experience

Technologies

ETAP, CYMCAP, EasyPower, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio

Responsibilities

Manage up to 2-3 engineers and provide technical guidance; conduct design reviews and validate compliance with codes/standards; prepare electrical load lists and energy calculations; coordinate with EPC contractors and utilities; support procurement via vendor evaluations and RFPs; monitor construction progress and resolve field issues; transfer as-built documentation.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership

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