Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Energy Campus)

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer is an onsite role based in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary range of $135,000 - $155,000. This position supports the Engineering department in leading electrical design for large-scale energy campus projects. This role exists to lead the electrical architecture and integration of renewable and thermal generation assets. By managing engineering consultants and ensuring grid compliance, the engineer drives the successful delivery of complex power infrastructure from development through commissioning.

What you'll do

• Define electrical architecture and basis of design
• lead integration of PV, wind, BESS, and thermal assets
• manage engineering consultants
• oversee balance-of-plant design
• support grid modeling and interconnection.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

chicago il

electrical engineering

renewables

bess

power systems

substation design

grid compliance

project engineering

$135k-$155k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of power generation experience; PE license preferred.

About the employer

RWE Americas is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.