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Principal Geothermal Engineer

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $155,000–$195,000🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-25

Core

Guide and coordinate subsurface technical efforts for geothermal power plants during development and execution phases, supporting project design, construction, and commissioning.

Role type

Principal Geothermal Engineer (Project Management & Technical Leadership)

Builds

Geothermal power generation infrastructure

Domain

Energy / Geothermal / Geosciences

Deliverable

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

Required skills

reservoir modelling, heat transfer analysis, site survey management, project lifecycle coordination, contract administration, financial modelling, GIS mapping, technical team leadership

Preferred skills

exploratory/production drilling management, construction site oversight, contract negotiation, multi-package project management

Technologies

QGIS, Global Mapper, ESRI Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Coordinate project efforts from development to commercial operation date, lead technical efforts including reservoir modelling and heat transfer analysis, manage workload and assist resources across disciplines, coordinate contractual and administrative work with contractors and consultants, monitor project progress and report risks to management, collaborate with GIS and thermal engineering teams for design optimization.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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