Senior Electrical Engineering Consultant -- Renewable Energy

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a detail-oriented electrical engineering lead to support renewable energy consulting projects, particularly utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. The role supports the continued growth of the Consulting group’s renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning and advisory practices. The group serves clients across the United States and other countries, and the position involves substantial face-to-face interaction with power plant developers and owners, lenders, and investors. The work environment is described as fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting.

The consultant will serve as the electrical engineering lead on owner’s engineer engagements for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects developed by electric utility and independent power producer clients. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects as part of an EPC team or as an Owner’s Engineer.
• Evidence of direct engineering experience on at least one utility-scale project during development of IFC design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and guide others.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solar and battery energy storage EPC request-for-proposal packages and associated technical specifications.
• Evaluate EPC proposals to help select preferred EPC contractors.
• Provide technical support during EPC contract negotiations.
• Prepare or review specifications for key equipment, including main power transformers and BESS/PV collection system components.
• Review EPC contractors’ electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations.
• Provide electrical engineering leadership for renewable low-voltage DC and AC systems.
• Provide electrical engineering leadership for AC collection systems for solar and battery projects.
• Provide electrical engineering leadership for collector substations and interconnecting substation expansions.
• Provide electrical engineering leadership for gen-tie transmission.

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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior