Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Grid Solutions

Kimley-Horn; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding retirement plan

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses and profit-sharing

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Chicago Western Suburbs office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join the Power Generation team in Illinois. The role centers on design and delivery of power generation and heavy industrial facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, energy storage, and decarbonization projects.

Responsibilities include leading electrical engineering efforts, preparing estimates and schedules, mentoring juniors, and coordinating with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering design experience in Power Generation.
• Experience with simple cycle, combined cycle plants using natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel and/or coal-fired generation is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, project work plans, and schedules, using judgment to select engineering methods.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and partners.
• Lead electrical engineering efforts for power generation projects.
• Design and support Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
• Develop P&IDs and review system components for accuracy.
• Conduct lifecycle cost analyses and equipment condition assessments.
• Coordinate instrumentation selection and placement for pumps, tanks and vessels.

Skills

Power Generation

PE License

Gas Power Modelling

Project Management

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.)

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

GT Pro

Power Modelling Software

Job description

Kimley-Horn's Chicago Western Suburbs office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join the Power Generation team in Illinois. The role centers on design and delivery of power generation and heavy industrial facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, energy storage, and decarbonization projects.

Responsibilities include leading electrical engineering efforts, preparing estimates and schedules, mentoring juniors, and coordinating with clients and contractors.