Experienced Electrical Engineering Consultant

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is one of the largest and most experienced power industry engineering and consulting firms. We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Consulting group in the role of Electrical Engineering Lead for electrical power projects. We are seeking detail-oriented professionals with power project electrical engineering design experience. This position is being added to support the continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, particularly in the gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning / advisory practice areas. Our Consulting group works with clients across the United States and in numerous other countries. This position will require face-to-face interaction with power plant developers and owners, as well as lenders and investors, during the execution of consulting services work for the firm. The work environment in our Consulting group is fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting. This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you participate in our owner’s engineer engagements for utility-scale power generation projects developed by our electric utilities and Independent Power Producer (IPP) clients. Common tasks include:

Requirements

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power projects as part of EPC team or Owner’s Engineer is a plus.
Auxiliary power system design experience (thermal power generation, preferably gas-fired combined cycle, is a plus)

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:
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
Gen-tie transmission