at Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science's software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.
The Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Power / Electrical Engineer to support Thornton Tomasetti's Climate Action . The focus area for this position will be on the electrification of the energy supply and demand as well as on the decarbonization-enabling technology such as advanced power distribution, microgrids, grid isolation, energy storage, and fuel cells. The Electrification Engineer will contribute to researching the decarbonization pathways for multiple industries and applications and developing conceptual designs for different solutions and their key components.
This position is part of a wider decarbonization plan and requires close collaboration with the leaders of all other decarbonization elements, including carbon capture and storage, energy storage, nuclear energy, renewables, and hydrogen.
Requirements
- A degree in Power / Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and an excellent understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and problem-solving. An advanced degree (MEng, MSc, or PhD) is preferred but not required.
- 5+ years' experience in Power / Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred) with a focus on energy systems, power generation, and distribution. A basic understanding of mechanical/structural systems would be a plus.
- Ability to quickly learn new skills and develop a detailed understanding of adjacent areas without structured training; ability to apply these new skills to develop first-of-a-kind solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals resulting in the multiplying effect and revenue growth.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Transit (where available)
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Fitness Reimbursement
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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