Careers

Discover a Career in Energy

When the work you do impacts the world’s energy future, it’s easy to get excited about working at GTI Energy.

We’re poised to be a leader in the new energy economy and we’re looking for talented and entrepreneurial employees who can identify meaningful opportunities, develop new technologies, and deliver them to the marketplace.

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Our Culture

GTI Energy is home to a technologically advanced energy laboratory, where nearly 175 scientists and engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

Fostering a culture where employees can innovate, learn, and grow, GTI Energy provides opportunities for dedicated scientists to make a real impact, creating solutions to global energy challenges. Very motivated people can live their dream here.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As such, we have an obligation and commitment to hiring and developing the best possible candidates based on job-related qualifications – and irrespective of race, religion, color, national original sex, age, disability, or disabled or Vietnam-era veteran status.

At GTI Energy, you’re in good company. In addition to educational opportunities, GTI Energy offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with experienced and talented colleagues from whom you can learn. In fact, the GTI Energy staff comprises nearly 175 highly trained scientists and engineers, as well as dozens of professionals who specialize in disciplines that include program management and project planning and training - nearly 43% of whom hold advanced degrees.

GTI Energy headquarters: It’s the best of both worlds. GTI Energy headquarters, located on a beautiful 18-acre campus in Des Plaines, Illinois, offers a suburban environment with easy access by car and all forms of public transportation. And it’s just a short drive from downtown Chicago and O’Hare Airport.

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GTI Energy Benefits & Incentives Demonstrate Our Commitment to Your Welfare & Professional Growth

Beyond competitive salaries and outstanding benefits, GTI Energy offers a number of incentive plans that affirm the value of our highly talented staff.

GTI Energy takes pride in our highly skilled and dedicated workforce. We are committed to our staff’s continued growth and professional development, and aim to provide a challenging, stimulating work environment that fosters creativity and teamwork. In addition to a competitive compensation package, GTI Energy provides employees with comprehensive, flexible, and affordable health coverage and benefits.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending and Health Saving Accounts
  • Flexible Schedule Program
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Benefits

GTI Energy Retirement

GTI Energy Retirement Plan 401(a)

  • Full and Part-time employees who reach “eligibility service will receive contributions starting at a minimum 5% up to 12.5% over time. All contributions are vested immediately in TIAA-CREF funds.

GTI Energy Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRA) 403(b)

  • Full and Part-time employees are eligible to participate in this plan. Funds are contributed on a tax deferred basis. Contributions may be made up to the limit set by the IRS for the current year in TIAA-CREF funds.

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Health & Fitness Plan

Health Club Benefits

Up to $300 of financial assistance, subject to applicable taxes, toward employee or employee plus family membership dues to a health club.

Wellness Plan

  • Yearly confidential health screening and assessment done by a private vendor.
  • Free flu shots
  • Onsite wellness room with stationary bikes and other exercise equipment

GTI Energy Onsite Cafe

  • Reasonably priced freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches daily.
  • Serving organic fresh meats and vegetables.

Health & Fitness Plan

Additional Benefits

  • Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at 2.5 times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000)
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term & Long Term Disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Complimentary shuttle van for Metra riders
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Educational Consultants
  • Credit Union
  • Education Assistance
  • Onsite Wellness Room

Additional Benefits

Rewards & Incentives

GTI Energy is large enough to make an impact in the marketplace, but small enough so that individual contributions are noted and valued. Staff take on a significant role in projects, and we recognize and applaud an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our incentives include:

  • Royalty sharing plan for inventors – Inventors receive a financial reward for each patent application filed. If a patent is licensed or becomes part of an equity investment, the inventor receives a share of any resulting financial return to GTI Energy
  • President’s Award – Recognizes achievements that boost GTI Energy initiatives, corporate goals, and operating profits
  • Corporate Bonus Plan – Bonuses based on achieving positive operating profit
  • Thank you awards for employees

Rewards & Incentives

GTI Energy University Recruiting and Internships Bring Out the Best and Brightest Graduates

​We’re looking for the best and brightest candidates on today’s university campuses. At GTI Energy, we invest time in looking for the best and brightest candidates from among today’s graduating college seniors.

GTI Energy Recruiting Events

Throughout the year, GTI Energy visits schools that we’ve identified as key institutions based on the quality of their engineering and biological sciences programs and the diversity of their student populations.

GTI Energy Internships

GTI Energy offers internship opportunities to current college students interested in receiving hands-on experience at a state-of-the-art research and development organization. GTI Energy interns earn a competitive wage and are challenged by rewarding assignments that are sure to enhance their college education. To learn more about GTI Energy campus visits where you can learn about opportunities in biological sciences and most engineering disciplines, contact hr@gti.energy.

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