Mid-Level Energy Consultant -- Engineering, Finance, and Economics

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week. This position is being added to support continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, which regularly provides technical and financial due diligence, planning and advisory services, asset transaction support, project development services, and owner’s engineering services; primarily within the energy sector. This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with utilities, power project developers, investors, technology companies, and financial institutions during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or engineering
3 or more years of experience in the power industry
Financial modeling of power projects and energy infrastructure
Technical knowledge in multiple power generation technologies – solar, battery energy storage, wind, nuclear, and thermal power

Nice To Haves

Experience in calculating revenue requirements for existing and new power plants or T&D assets
Long-term power supply and transmission planning project experience
EV charging infrastructure, LNG projects, or desalination project experience

Responsibilities

Prepare financial models for planned new energy projects, including feasibility studies, asset transactions, project development, and capital budgeting
Perform due diligence evaluations of power projects, including greenfield projects, refinancing, and acquisitions
Develop operation and maintenance cost estimates for existing power plants and proposed capital improvements
Perform feasibility studies for proposed power projects or to compare alternative power plant technologies and cogeneration
Prepare economic evaluations to assess potential power plant retirements and/or replacements