Power Generation Design Lead | Engineering Manager (Remote)

thermo; Henderson (NV); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager for Power Generation Design to lead a multidisciplinary team from concept through startup. You will guide engineers, plan resources, ensure design quality, and drive standards across projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering, 8+ years of leadership in complex industrial projects, and strong knowledge of codes and standards. This role offers remote work with up to 50% travel and a competitive bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive engineering experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance with codes and client requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project planning

Communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager for Power Generation Design to lead a multidisciplinary team from concept through startup. You will guide engineers, plan resources, ensure design quality, and drive standards across projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering, 8+ years of leadership in complex industrial projects, and strong knowledge of codes and standards. This role offers remote work with up to 50% travel and a competitive bonus plan.