Senior Engineering Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $183,600 to $204,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Provide overall management of the engineering function of accountability. As responsibility increases within the organization, hours of work may increase proportionally.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Provide management, governance and oversight of the engineering function of accountability with respect to the needs and regulatory requirements of the nuclear fleet.
• Manage the performance and development of assigned engineering personnel relative corporate objectives and provide focus on the attainment of high-quality engineering results
• Participate as key manager in Business Planning, Budget, and Business Performance review regarding site and Constellation Nuclear. Fulfill managerial responsibilities regarding assigned staff (e.g., Employment, Development, Compensation, Performance Evaluation, etc.). Ensure consistent and effective work force practices through assigned supervisors/functions.
• Directly and through subordinates, fulfill engineering and technical leadership accountability regarding short-term and long-term programs that impact fleet operations.
• Participate as senior resource to Nuclear-wide programs and initiatives regarding standardized and enhanced engineering systems and processes.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) or related science OR Active/Inactive Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license
• 10 years of overall related experience
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
• Supervisory or managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Prior experience in a Nuclear Power or Mission Critical (Data Center) environment
• Large-Scale Power Integration. 10+ years of high-voltage experience, preferred leading behind-the-meter (BTM) or colocation projects that interface directly with generating assets.
• Technical Stability & Reliability. Proven expertise overseeing power flow and transient stability studies to ensure nuclear units remain protected and stable during sudden shifts in massive third-party loads.
• Strategic Regulatory Leadership. A track record of navigating Nuclear (10 CFR 50.59) and Grid (NERC/FERC) compliance while managing technical and contractual requirements for hyperscale customers. 
• System Modeling: Experience overseeing studies in ETAP or equivalent nuclear-grade V&V software.
• Protection & Control: Strong familiarity with SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) relay logic and RTAC (Remote Terminal Unit Automation Controller) automation controllers.
• Event Analysis: Experience using tools like SEL Synchrowave for diagnosing relay behavior and analyzing fault data for settings preparation, the software tools like SEL Accelerator QuickSet