Project Manager -- Power Engineering Consulting

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

2d•$142,710 - $215,440•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week. Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients. In this role, you will provide leadership in development support, conceptual design, owner’s engineer services, and due diligence services to clients, including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to lead project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development. Particular experience in design or development of thermal power projects is desired. Fluency in the Spanish language is required, including the ability to participate in technical, engineering, and commercial discussions. Project Managers must: Prepare proposals for consulting project opportunities. Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client’s needs. Lead project team by providing clear instruction including technical approaches. Manage hours and work performed to budget and scope. Review deliverables such as reports and studies. Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met. Travel occasionally to visit project locations and client offices. Travel may be domestic or international. This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.

Requirements

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or civil engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background with 15 or more years of experience in the power industry, including:
Owner’s engineer and/or design engineer experience for development and execution of power generation projects, including thermal generation projects
Experience managing teams of engineers
Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects
Experience with project contracts such as power purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and EPC contracts is a plus
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Nice To Haves

Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of power projects is a plus.
General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals for consulting project opportunities.
Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client’s needs.
Lead project team by providing clear instruction including technical approaches.
Manage hours and work performed to budget and scope.
Review deliverables such as reports and studies.
Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met.
Travel occasionally to visit project locations and client offices. Travel may be domestic or international.