Responsibilities

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

This position in Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following:

• Preparing new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of steady-state, dynamic, and short circuit models to support the applications
• Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers
• Performing independent power system studies, including thermal and voltage contingency, transient stability, and short circuit analyses, to support our client's generator interconnection planning strategies
• Performing advanced grid system studies to evaluate specific scenarios and impacts as required by our clients, for new conventional and renewable generation projects.

Qualifications

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

This position requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis.

3+ years previous power systems engineering experience, including one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs - PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, and ISO-NE
• Experience in modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation, such as Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid generation, and associated collector system for interconnection applications within software programs PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD
• Experience in using transmission planning software, particularly PSS/E, PSLF and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies
• Experience in dynamic transient, stability, and other advance studies in TSAT, EMTP-RV or PSCAD is a plus.

Also extremely important are:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning and leadership skills.

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

$84,762 - $129,498

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.