Engineering Rotational Development Program (Summer 2026)

General Summary

The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) at GTI Energy gives top-performing recent graduates in Mechanical, Chemical, and Technical Engineering the opportunity to contribute to solving global energy challenges. This full-time, permanent role begins with a two-year, high-visibility rotational program that provides hands-on experience across a broad range of energy technology development and implementation activities.

Participants will complete up to four rotations, each approximately six months in duration, across the following departments: Research & Engineering, Engineering Operations, Digital Analytics, and Zero Emissions Systems. Rotational placements are aligned with current priorities and evolving business needs. Throughout the program, associate engineers will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while developing both technical depth and breadth across multiple disciplines.

Upon completion of the program, participants will transition into a permanent engineering role within GTI Energy in their chosen area of interest, positioning them for long-term career growth and impact.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation, partners across every sector trust us to build and demonstrate solutions for better-performing energy systems. Guided by systems thinking, collaboration, and innovation, we are focused on driving progress that matters for people everywhere.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday but will depend on project expectations. While local candidates are preferred, GTI Energy does provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Primary Responsibilities

General roles include helping project managers (PMs) and principal investigators (PIs) manage technology and product development initiatives, including laboratory experimental and field demonstration research, managing project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and other project-specific needs. There will be other duties to perform as assigned. Below is an overview of the departments participating in the Engineering Rotational Development Program. Associate Engineers will complete six-month rotations aligned with evolving business needs:

Research & Engineering (R&E)

• Support the development, testing, and scale-up of innovative energy technologies across building systems, energy delivery infrastructure, and industrial and power generation applications, contributing to mechanical and process design, modeling, and applied research efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, validate, and document technical solutions that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and emissions reduction across evolving energy systems.

Engineering Operations

• Support the design, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and pilot-scale test facilities to advance the development and scale-up of energy technologies.
• Conduct analytical and chemical testing, ensure safe and reliable experimental operations, and deliver high-quality data to inform research, technology development, and commercialization efforts.

Digital Analytics

• Apply AI, advanced modeling, and data analytics to generate actionable insights for complex energy systems.
• Conduct lifecycle and techno-economic analyses, develop reproducible decision-support tools, and translate technical findings into clear guidance to support strategic and net-zero planning decisions.

Zero Emissions Systems Team (ZEST)

• Support the development of scalable, low-carbon solutions to enhance the resilience and performance of natural gas infrastructure.
• Contribute to methane reduction initiatives, safe and reliable system operations, and the integration of low- and no-carbon fuels to advance the transition to a Net Zero energy future.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Experience or willingness to learn in any of the following areas is a strong plus:

• Familiarity with chemical process modeling and/or design and fabrication of mechanical or electrical systems
• Knowledge of new and novel chemical and energy conversion processes preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding and commitment to safety in test environments
• Able to appropriately prioritize & meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of the energy industry and mitigating its impact on climate change
• Comfortable with hands-on work and physical interventions with electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to plan experiments and analyze / present data clearly.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional format.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Willingness to travel for field work and related assignments

Education and Experience

• S. in engineering or a science-related field, expected graduation Spring 2026
• Experience with laboratory and hands-on engineering development projects preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary for this role is a set amount of $76,500.00 annually. This reflects GTI Energy's good faith compensation for the position. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base annual salary only and do not include bonus. This salary is one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.