Engineering Manager - Power Generation Design

thermo; North Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual (

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager – Power Generation Design to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering complex power generation projects. The role requires building engineers, planning resources, and setting quality standards from design through startup.

You will coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and field teams to resolve design issues and support proposals. Compensation reflects senior leadership responsibilities and a strong engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive engineering experience with leadership experience.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects in power generation or related fields.
• PE license or ability to obtain one preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineers and designers; set expectations for technical quality and delivery.
• Oversee drawings, design criteria, equipment specs; ensure codes and client needs are met.
• Establish design standards, templates, review practices, and quality controls across disciplines.
• Plan staffing and schedules across projects; monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Provide technical direction for generation and distribution systems (generators, turbines, transformers, switchgear, controls).
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, procurement, field teams, and commissioning to resolve issues.
• Support project estimates, scopes of work, and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Resource planning

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager – Power Generation Design

Location: Mansfield, TX or Remote with Travel Employment Status: Full Time Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000 Annually + Bonus Travel: Up to 50%

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:

• Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
• Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
• Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus

We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.

The Opportunity

The Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering design team delivering power generation projects. You will develop engineers, plan resources, oversee design quality and schedules, and set standards for coordinated drawings and specifications. You will work with project, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams from design through startup.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, hire, and develop engineers and designers; set expectations for technical quality and delivery.
• Oversee engineering drawings, design criteria, equipment and construction specifications, and other design deliverables. Ensure they meet codes, client requirements, and project needs.
• Establish design standards, specification templates, review practices, and quality controls across disciplines.
• Plan staffing and engineering schedules across projects; monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and address scope, schedule, and quality risks.
• Provide technical direction for generation and distribution systems, including generators, gas turbines, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, auxiliary power, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, procurement, field teams, and commissioning to resolve design and constructability issues and incorporate lessons learned.
• Support project estimates, scopes of work, and proposals.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of engineers, designers, or technical project teams.
• Experience managing engineering deliverables across multiple complex industrial, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of engineering design, technical specifications, applicable codes and standards, and quality review processes.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Power generation facility design and experience with generators, gas turbines, medium-voltage distribution, or balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience developing construction or equipment specifications, design standards, or master specifications.
• Experience with protection and control systems, electrical studies, plant controls, or SCADA.
• Experience supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, or startup; PE license or ability to obtain one.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
• In-house and external technical training opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
• Learn more at www.thermosystems.com

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.