Experienced Electrical Engineering Consultant
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy, a leading engineering and consulting firm in the power industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer for its Consulting group. This remote/virtual position, open to candidates anywhere in the United States, will support the growth of the group, particularly in gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory areas. The role involves face-to-face client interaction with power plant developers, owners, lenders, and investors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include participating in owner's engineer engagements for utility-scale power generation projects, preparing/reviewing EPC RFP packages and technical specifications, evaluating EPC proposals, providing technical support during EPC contract negotiations, and reviewing electrical equipment specifications and EPC contractor design packages.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design of utility-scale power/storage projects
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
Nice To Haves
- Experience in power projects as part of EPC team or Owner’s Engineer
- Auxiliary power system design experience (thermal power generation, preferably gas-fired combined cycle)
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant
Responsibilities
- Preparing and/or reviewing EPC RFP packages and associated technical specifications
- Evaluating EPC proposals to assist selection of preferred EPC contractors
- Providing technical support during negotiations of EPC contract
- Preparing or reviewing specifications such as main power transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment
- Reviewing and providing technical commentary on EPC contractor’s electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations for simple and combined cycle electrical system design packages, renewable low-voltage (both DC and AC) systems, AC collection system for solar and batteries, collector substation and interconnecting substation expansion, and gen-tie transmission.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
