Sargent & Lundy

Mid-Level Energy Consultant 3 -- Renewable Engineering

Sargent & Lundy • $74K — $113K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or civil/structural engineering required; master's degree or MBA is a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience in power generation or renewable energy projects.
  • Experience in technical report writing and data analysis/visualization.
  • Familiarity with project finance, conceptual project design, and construction project management.
  • Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze power projects and provide actionable conclusions for stakeholders.
  • Advise developers on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.
  • Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects for financing support.
  • Model economic and technical scenarios for grid operators and utilities.
  • Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities and government agencies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote.
  • Access to advanced technology and tools for research and analysis.
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning emerging technologies.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days

This position will require you to analyze power projects and distill technical concepts and information into actionable conclusions and recommendations on which project stakeholders rely to develop, design, construct, operate, and finance energy projects being built in the United States and overseas prudently. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:
  • Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;
  • Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing;
  • Model economic, technical, and market scenarios for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and
  • Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities, power producers, and government agencies.


Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical and/or civil/structural engineering. A master's degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

Three or more years of experience working on power generation or renewable energy projects is required. Applicants are encouraged to please highlight, as applicable, relevant coursework/experience pertaining to the following:
  • Technical report writing;
  • Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)
  • Data analysis and visualization;
  • Project finance or business acumen;
  • Conceptual project design;
  • Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge.

Also important are:
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
  • Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Decision making and judgement.


Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation Range

$74,353 - $113,595

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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