Experienced Electrical Engineering Consultant

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Consulting group to support electrical power projects, particularly in gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory areas. This role involves face-to-face interaction with clients, developers, owners, lenders, and investors. The work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting. The position will require participation in owner's engineer engagements for utility-scale power generation projects, including preparing/reviewing EPC RFP packages and technical specifications, evaluating EPC proposals, providing technical support during contract negotiations, and reviewing electrical equipment specifications and design packages for various power generation and storage systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
8+ 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

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.