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Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage electrical engineering operations for wind, solar, and battery storage fleets, focusing on substation, collection, and transmission systems.

Role type

Senior IC electrical engineering manager (operations)

Builds

Reliable power infrastructure (wind, solar, storage) for communities

Domain

Renewable energy + electrical power systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

three-phase power systems, high voltage electrical equipment, relay protection, electrical troubleshooting, NERC compliance, substation maintenance, team leadership, project management

Preferred skills

NESC/ANSI/IEEE standards, renewable generation controls, field experience in substation reliability, prior management experience

Technologies

MV/HV substation systems, relay protection systems, digital fault record systems

Responsibilities

Recruit and develop engineers for the operating fleet; supervise engineers and manage workload; prioritize engineering support across facilities; provide direct technical support for complex site issues; manage electrical troubleshooting and review operational data; guide technical decisions for maintenance and event response; oversee electrical safety decisions; support NERC compliance audits and reporting; lead process improvements and reliability initiatives; support budgeting and new project commissioning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory focus

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