Project Manager -- Electrical Engineering Consultant
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Project Manager for its Consulting group to lead and execute work related to the development, financing, and execution of power generation projects. The group provides technical and financial due diligence, asset transaction support, project development services, independent engineering, owner’s engineering, and long-term planning support. The role involves extensive face-to-face interaction with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions. It supports the group’s continued growth and requires occasional travel to project locations and client offices. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work three days per week. The Project Manager develops project execution plans, reviews reports and studies, leads project teams, manages work to budget and scope, mentors and trains staff, and prepares proposals. The role may support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards. Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. The disclosed compensation range is $145,310 to $222,001, and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering; other engineering disciplines or finance/economics may be considered.
- 15 or more years of experience in the power industry.
- Owner’s engineer, independent engineer, and/or design engineer experience involving development and execution of power generation projects.
- Experience managing teams of engineers.
- Experience and technical knowledge in multiple power generation technologies, including solar, battery energy storage, wind, and thermal.
- Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects.
- Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term power supply and transmission planning projects.
- Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects.
- Experience with project contracts such as power purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and EPC contracts.
- Prior experience in a consulting role.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Develop consulting project execution plans to meet client needs.
- Review project deliverables, including reports and studies.
- Lead project teams by providing clear instructions, including technical approaches.
- Manage hours and work performed to budget and scope.
- Develop staff expertise through training and mentoring.
- Prepare proposals for consulting project opportunities.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high quality standards.
- Travel occasionally to project locations and client offices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- FSA and 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
