ResponsibilitiesThis lead position is within Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group and will be responsible for the following:
- Manage different consulting engagements related to power system studies for transmission interconnection projects, including external coordination with clients and internal coordination
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers performing power system modeling and analysis
- Participate in business development including identification of new work, preparation of proposals, provide input project scope, approach, schedule, and budget
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology and applications of new technologies
This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.QualificationsWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.Essential skills and experience:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree
- A minimum of 15 years relevant engineering experience with at least 7 years of experience in leading a team of power systems engineers
- Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and to identify transfer capability limits
- Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, TARA
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred
- Experience in stability analysis to identify critical clearing times, identify voltage constraints and analyze power system damping
- Experience in electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD
- Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or ASPEN
- Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs, such as: PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ISO-NE
- Experience in Python, Java Script, or other scripting languages
Technology & InnovationSargent & 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$165,610 - $253,015
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.
