Energy Strategy Associate Consultant - Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 129,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Associate Consultant for our Strategic Advisory practice in the energy sector. This role blends office collaboration with a three-day in-office hybrid schedule, enabling two remote days.

You will conduct research, analyze market and financial data, and develop actionable recommendations for utilities, developers, and investors. You will work with senior professionals on project teams, deliver client-ready materials, and help grow the Strategic Advisory practice with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
3-6 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in, or demonstrated knowledge of, the power and utilities sector.
Understanding of energy infrastructure, particularly electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems, and how market, regulatory, technical, and financial factors affect their development, operation, and economics.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and structured problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets and perform financial or economic analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with client stakeholders in meetings, interviews, and working sessions.
Ability to manage assigned areas of project work with increasing independence under appropriate direction.
Ability to synthesize complex information and analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and follow‑through, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Consultant, you will support project teams by conducting structured research and analysis and translating findings into clear recommendations, work products, and actionable plans.
You will collaborate with clients and senior S&L professionals in meetings and working sessions, help deliver high-quality client work, and build your consulting and energy sector expertise.
You will also contribute to the continued growth of the Strategic Advisory practice.
Key responsibilities may include: assisting with rate case support, business cases and investment evaluations, strategic assessments and business planning, frameworks for evaluating emerging technologies and related analyses, process improvement, operating model design, transformation and implementation support, and advisory for major capital projects.
Conducting research, organizing data, and performing analyses that inform business cases, recommendations, and implementation plans.
Translating findings into high-quality client presentations, reports, and other work products under the direction of project leadership.
Participating in client meetings, interviews, working sessions, and workshops with stakeholders at multiple levels; supporting project leadership in facilitating discussions and advancing next steps.
Supporting the development of analytical tools, frameworks, and practice collateral, and contributing to proposals and thought leadership content for S&L’s Strategic Advisory practice.
Supporting S&L Consulting engagements outside the Strategic Advisory practice, as needed, including power supply planning, due diligence, asset transactions, and other related services.