Our client is an international environmental‑commodities market maker with a global trading desk network spanning Asia, North Africa, the US, and Europe. Founded by former investment banking and corporate finance professionals, the firm combines proprietary trading, multinational procurement, and direct project‑owner relationships to deliver speed, certainty, and liquidity to blue‑chip clients worldwide.With 30+ professionals globally, strong balance‑sheet backing, and recent Series A investment, the company is scaling aggressively through both organic growth and strategic M&A. The European headquarters will launch in 2025 as part of a broader plan to become a top‑three global environmental‑commodities player within five years.Role OverviewA fast‑growing global environmental‑commodities trading house is seeking a senior leader to establish and scale its European Markets business. The Head of EU Markets will build and lead a high‑performing regional sales and trading team, drive revenue growth across environmental attribute products, and take full commercial ownership of the EU P&L.This is a rare opportunity to shape a new regional business within one of Asia’s most rapidly expanding environmental‑commodities players.The Head of EU Markets will operate with founder‑level ownership of the European business, including: Pricing authority and counterparty limitsDiscretion over trading strategies within agreed risk parametersAuthority to hire and structure the EU teamOwnership of supplier and client relationshipsInfluence over global product strategy and expansion priorities Key Responsibilities Full accountability for EU P&L, revenue, gross margin, and trading performanceLead sourcing, pricing, structuring, and execution across GOs, RECs, I‑RECs, REGOs, voluntary carbon, and emerging compliance carbon marketsLeverage global supply relationships and balance‑sheet strength to secure competitive, high‑quality environmental attributesOperate within agreed risk limits while shaping EU‑specific risk frameworksBuild long‑term partnerships with multinational corporations, utilities, traders, and project developersCollaborate with Asia and US desks to deliver seamless global executionEstablish a strong European presence with a diversified client and supplier portfolioRecruit, develop, and lead a multi‑functional EU team across trading, sales, procurement, and market operations Candidate Profile 7–10 years in environmental commodities trading or salesProven ability to generate individual revenue while building a teamLeadership of a team with a proven track recordHands‑on experience with GOs, RECs, I‑RECs, REGOs, voluntary carbonMulti‑product expertise across EACs, voluntary carbon, and compliance carbonCorporate procurement or structured origination experienceTrack record of scaling a team from early‑stage to 10–20+ peopleExperience in M&A‑driven or high‑growth environments

Please note candidates with primarily software backgrounds will not be a fit for the role. Title: Senior Engineering Manager (open to director level)Location: Chicago, IL – 5 days in office Overview:We are supporting a next-generation energy company seeking a Senior Engineering Manager that will lead engineering from concept through production-ready systems, owning scope and driving system-level execution while providing hands-on technical leadership and problem-solving. Core Responsibilities Lead engineering efforts across the full lifecycle: concept development, detailed design, and progression to production‑ready systemsOwn and manage scope within the engineering domainProvide day‑to‑day technical leadership and guidance, including reviewing engineering work and supporting problem‑solvingBe hands‑on for the next 6–12 months, actively involved in technical work while setting direction and standardsGuide engineering deliverables at the product/system level, not just concept or analysisLead the organization through critical development phases toward execution and deploymentManages an engineering organization of ~15–20 engineers (not all direct reports) Requirements Must be based in Illinois (relocation support is limited)15-25 years of engineering experience, must have been in this role before (or a very close equivalent)Strong hands‑on engineering background, ideally within nuclear or highly regulated engineering environments.An engineer who has done the work and led teams through full product lifecycles.Experience advancing programs from conception through production, not isolated phasesHas previously managed a team. Salary: $180,000–$220,000 baseBonus: no annual bonus at this timePlease note candidates with primarily software backgrounds will not find it aligned with their experience.

A rapidly scaling, advanced energy organization is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to support the stand-up of a newly acquired engineering and test facility in the Greater Chicago area. This role will lead and coordinate the end-to-end testing and qualification program for a greenfield site being built to support next-generation energy technologies. This individual will own the testing infrastructure and execution strategy, ensuring the facility is fully operational, compliant, and capable of supporting development and qualification activities across multiple engineering workstreams. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on engineering leadership role spanning test execution, facility buildout, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities: Own and lead the testing and qualification program for a new engineering and test facilityPartner with construction and facilities teams to support buildout, layout design, and operational readinessWork closely with engineering teams to define testing requirements and ensure facility design supports system-level validation needsCoordinate EHS and compliance activities, including documentation and alignment with regulatory requirementsServe as the primary coordination point between engineering, facilities, construction, and compliance stakeholdersDevelop and manage structured test plans, schedules, and documentation across development, qualification, and acceptance testing phasesIdentify risks across technical and operational workstreams and drive mitigation and resolution strategiesSupport the development of scalable testing processes and standards as the organization grows Qualifications / Ideal Candidate Profile: 8+ years of experience in test engineering, validation, or technical program leadership within an industrial or engineering environmentHands-on engineering background with experience in lab environments, commissioning, or facility/buildout-based testingStrong understanding of testing lifecycle phases including development, qualification, and acceptance testingProven ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programs across engineering, construction, and compliance functionsExperience operating in regulated or technically rigorous industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, or semiconductors preferredStrong documentation, organization, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple moving workstreams What you'd get: Strong base salary benchmarked to your experienceUnlimited PTOComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401k with company match