Illinois has 11 open battery storage development roles right now, spanning energy storage, battery storage and BESS careers. Most are around Chicago. The list refreshes daily as employers post.
Hiring now: Invenergy
Sources: U.S. Department of Energy USEER (modelled estimates), EIA planned-generator inventory, and pay advertised on open Verde Talent postings (not offers made).
11 right now, from 1 employers. Verde Talent rebuilds this page daily, so closed roles drop off and new postings appear the day after they go up.
Chicago (11), counted from the locations on the open postings.
Invenergy (11). Each posting links straight through to the employer's own application page.
Of the 11 open roles, 11 advertise pay, and their median is $100,000 a year. That is advertised pay rather than offers made, and roles without a published range are not counted.
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Data updated October 24, 2026