Senior Energy Consultant -- Renewable Engineering Experience
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Energy Consultant for its Consulting group. This remote/virtual position, open to candidates anywhere in the United States, will involve working on project teams that provide a wide range of services. These services include technical consulting and advisory for new utility-scale solar, wind, gas, and battery energy storage projects; independent engineering and due diligence for lenders and investors; technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and planning studies and business case development for various entities. The role is being added to support the growth in renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory areas. The position requires significant interaction with clients, lenders, and investors, and operates within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines may be considered).
- 12 or more years of experience in the power industry.
- Experience in one or more of the following: Design of utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects; Independent engineering and due diligence services for power projects; Power project development; Solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage construction management.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
- Project planning and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA).
- Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects.
- Experience with owner’s engineering activities during power project execution.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies (data, automation, AI, digital tools) where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers for new utility-scale solar, wind, gas, and battery energy storage projects.
- Conduct independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors to evaluate the financing of new power and infrastructure projects.
- Perform technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies.
- Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities, independent power producers, and government agencies.
- Engage in face-to-face interaction with power plant developers, owners, lenders, and investors during the execution of consulting services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
