14 thermodynamics engineer jobs at 9 companies in Chicago, IL
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Junior Energy Engineer
Oak Brook or Chicago or Indiana or Colorado
$80k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CLEAResult: Designs and manages energy efficiency programs for utility companies.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Energy, or related Engineering required; thermodynamics and heat transfer foundation; communication skills; internship, co-op, or IAC experience preferred; willingness to travel.
Fermilab: Operates particle accelerators for fundamental high-energy physics research.
2+ YOEBS in Engineering with 4+ years experience (or 2+ with MS/PhD); cryogenic system operations and analysis experience; thermodynamics/heat transfer knowledge; ability to work off-hour call-ins and in oxygen-deficient areas.
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering; knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power plant engineering, system design, technical calculations, reports, and problem solving.
Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, knowledge of ASME/ANSI B31.1, piping stress, fluid flow, thermodynamics, strong technical writing and communication, ability to travel up to 20%, US citizen or permanent resident required for nuclear site access.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Summer 2027 Energy Engineer Intern **Fall 2026 Career Fair Applicants**
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$25/hrOnsiteInternship
Michaels Energy: Engineering firm providing energy efficiency and sustainability consulting services.
Junior or senior engineering student in mechanical, chemical, or energy engineering with strong thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics coursework, analytical skills, and willingness to travel regionally up to 30%.
Atlanta or Bowie or Chicago or Warrenville or Los Angeles or Natick or Menlo Park
$115k-$135k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ExponentNASDAQ: EXPO: Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.
5+ YOEM.S./M.Eng./M.E. or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering, PE preferred, 5+ years fire protection experience, strong technical background in thermodynamics/heat transfer/combustion, business development and leadership skills.
Principal Project Engineer Specialized in Advanced Nuclear Power Generation
Kennesaw or Naperville or Overland Park
$120k-$185k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ENERCON: Multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental services for energy infrastructure.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering, 8–12 years power generation engineering experience (nuclear/steam/HRSG/combined-cycle), 3–5 years lead experience, knowledge of thermodynamics, BOP design, codes, and client interfacing; ability to travel 15%.
Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$118k-$180k/yrHybridFull Time
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
10+ YOEBSME (ABET) required, 10+ years nuclear industry experience, experience with power uprates/turbine retrofit, strong thermodynamics/heat transfer/fluid mechanics knowledge, report writing, and codes/standards familiarity.
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
7+ YOEBSME (ABET) required, 7+ years nuclear power industry experience, experience with power uprates/turbine retrofits, strong thermodynamics/heat transfer/fluid mechanics skills, technical report writing, and MS Office proficiency.
Sargent & Lundy: Provides engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
5+ YOEABET BSME required, 5+ years nuclear power industry experience, strong thermodynamics/heat transfer/fluid mechanics, report writing, working knowledge of codes/standards, MS Office proficiency, oversight of automation/AI workflows.
dbHMS: Engineering firm specializing in building commissioning and systems design.
7+ YOEBachelor in engineering; 7-10 years building energy experience in North America; proficiency in IES or EnergyPlus/OpenStudio; strong thermodynamics/heat transfer knowledge; ability to read drawings; excellent communication and software skills.
IES, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States
HybridFull Time
dbHMS: Engineering firm specializing in building commissioning and systems design.
5+ YOEBachelor in Architectural Engineering or related field; 5+ years building enclosure commissioning; project management experience; ability to travel; strong technical writing and communication.