Energy Projects Consultant | Grid & Financing Advisor

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a power project analyst in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on analyzing power generation and infrastructure projects, distilling complex technical concepts into actionable conclusions for project stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advise developers, evaluate projects for financing, and model scenarios for grid operators, utilities and agencies. A relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of renewable energy experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience on power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering as required; master's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power projects and distill technical concepts into actionable conclusions for stakeholders.
• Advise power project developers to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage and other projects.
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
• Model economic, technical, and market scenarios for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies.
• Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities, power producers and government agencies.

Skills

Technical report writing

Data analysis and visualization

Project finance knowledge

Multi-discipline teamwork

Conceptual project design

Excellent verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's in electrical, mechanical, chemical or civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in engineering or MBA (plus)

Tools

Construction project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a power project analyst in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on analyzing power generation and infrastructure projects, distilling complex technical concepts into actionable conclusions for project stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advise developers, evaluate projects for financing, and model scenarios for grid operators, utilities and agencies. A relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of renewable energy experience are required.