Sargent & Lundy

Principal Energy Consultant -- Clean Energy

Sargent & Lundy$145K — $222K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering; other engineering disciplines or finance/economics may be considered.
  • 15+ years of power industry experience, including roles as owner’s engineer, independent engineer, or design engineer.
  • Strong experience managing engineering teams.
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge in various power generation technologies such as solar, battery energy storage, wind, and thermal.
  • Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects is crucial.
  • Exposure to project finance or financial modeling for power projects is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with project contracts like power purchase agreements and EPC contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop consulting project execution plans tailored to client needs.
  • Review deliverables such as reports and studies to ensure quality.
  • Lead project teams by providing clear technical guidance.
  • Manage project hours and ensure work stays within budget and scope.
  • Train and mentor staff to enhance their expertise.
  • Prepare proposals targeting new consulting project opportunities.
  • Simultaneously support multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Occasionally travel to project locations and client offices as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and accident insurance, plus disability coverage.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Back-Up Daycare and flexible spending accounts (FSA & HSA).
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Tuition assistance and a merit scholarship program.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Description

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

This position will require you to lead and execute work associated with the development, financing, and execution of power generation projects.

This position is being added to support continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, which regularly provides technical and financial due diligence, asset transaction support, project development services, independent engineering services, owner’s engineering services, and long-term planning support. This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.

Common responsibilities include:

  • Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client’s needs
  • Reviewing deliverables such as reports and studies
  • Lead project team by providing clear instruction 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
  • Supporting multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met
  • Traveling occasionally to visit project locations and client offices.
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, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines or finance/economics may be considered) with 15 or more years of experience in the power industry, including:

  • Owner’s engineer, independent engineer, and/or design engineer experience for development and execution of power generation
  • Experience managing teams of engineers
  • Experience and technical knowledge in multiple power generation technologies – solar, battery energy storage, wind, and thermal
  • Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects
  • Experience in long-term power supply and transmission planning projects is a plus
  • Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus
  • Experience with project contracts such as power purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and EPC contracts is a plus
  • Prior experience in a consulting role is a plus
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: 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
Compensation Range$145,310 - $222,001 Transparency StatementSargent & 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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