Sargent & Lundy

Senior Energy Consultant -- Renewable Engineering Experience

Sargent & Lundy$118K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; other engineering degrees may be considered.
  • 10+ years of experience in the power industry.
  • Experience in design of utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects.
  • Expertise in independent engineering and due diligence services for power projects.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills and report writing experience.
  • Ability to lead projects and guide others effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical consulting and advisory services for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
  • Conduct independent engineering and due diligence for lenders/investors on new power projects.
  • Perform technical, economic, and market studies for clients.
  • Engage in planning studies and business case development for utilities and government agencies.
  • Lead teams in automating engineering workflows using modern technology tools.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days of remote work.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment.
  • Engagement with clients across the U.S. and globally in renewable energy sectors.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Description

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 in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to work on our project teams that provide a wide variety of services, such as the following:

  • Technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, gas, battery energy storage, and other projects;
  • Independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors to evaluate the financing of new power and infrastructure projects;
  • Technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and
  • Planning studies and business case development for utilities, independent power producers, and government agencies.

This position is being added to support the continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, particularly in the renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning / advisory practice areas. Our Consulting Group works with clients across the United States and in numerous other countries.

This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with power plant developers and owners, as well as lenders and investors, during the execution of consulting services work for the firm. The work environment in our Consulting group is fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting.

Qualifications

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

This position requires someone who has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines may be considered). A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

In order to qualify, it is important that you have 10 or more years of experience in the power industry, including 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;
  • Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus;
  • Experience with owner’s engineering activities during power project execution is a plus.

Also, extremely important are:

  • 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.
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Compensation Range$118,023 - $180,313 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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