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Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering - Thermal

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $125,000–$125,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Electrical engineering and construction support for large-scale thermal generation projects (natural gas combustion turbines, combined cycle power plants), focusing on final detailed design packages and grid interconnections.

Role type

Senior IC electrical project engineer (thermal generation)

Builds

Large-scale thermal power plants (natural gas, combined cycle) and associated electrical infrastructure

Domain

Energy / Power Generation / Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

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

Required skills

electrical system design, power system analysis, HV/MV infrastructure knowledge, electrical code compliance, design review, project scheduling, as-built documentation, equipment procurement, construction site coordination, factory acceptance testing

Preferred skills

ETAP/CYMCAP/EasyPower modeling, multi-project coordination, thermal energy plant experience, EIT license, Master's degree

Technologies

ETAP, CYMCAP, EasyPower, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio

Responsibilities

Develop project-specific construction and equipment specifications; analyze conceptual designs for owner and interconnection compliance; prepare and validate electrical energy calculations; conduct design reviews of electrical drawings (Balance of Plant, switchyard, transmission lines); define and review electrical system studies; track design schedules and update stakeholders; support project close-out by transferring as-built documentation; coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned; review competitive bids for owner-procured electrical materials; monitor construction progress and resolve field issues; perform factory/equipment inspections and witness factory acceptance testing

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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