Energy & Utility Consulting Strategy Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior energy consultant to lead cross-disciplinary projects in the power and energy sectors. You will work on strategic planning, project economics, due diligence, and client management, coordinating with engineers and consultants to deliver rigorous analyses and actionable recommendations.

The role involves interactions with utilities, IPPs, lenders, and project developers, with a strong emphasis on client-facing deliverables and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines or finance/economics may be considered).
• Experience managing teams of engineers and/or consultants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with quantitative models, data sets, and financial/economic analysis.
• Proven ability to produce clear, well-structured deliverables (Excel models, PowerPoint decks, and written reports).

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic planning consulting projects, including market, technology, and policy assessments.
• Leading and contributing to project economic and cost analyses, risk assessments, and contracting strategies.
• Managing technical due diligence and owner’s engineering reviews for power and energy projects, including reviewing reports.
• Providing client program and project management support, including improving governance, business processes, controls, and stakeholder alignment.
• Developing conceptual plans in coordination with Sargent & Lundy’s technical teams to meet clients’ needs.
• Preparing and presenting project implementation strategies and plans to client executives and project teams.
• Translating complex technical findings into client-ready deliverables, including presentations and written reports.
• Leading discrete workstreams within larger client engagements.
• Coordinating day-to-day activities of junior team members, providing clear instruction including technical approaches, and managing hours and work performed to budget and scope.
• Developing staff expertise through training and mentoring.
• Contributing to business development, including proposal preparation and client relationship building.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Client interaction

Financial modeling

Power industry knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior energy consultant to lead cross-disciplinary projects in the power and energy sectors. You will work on strategic planning, project economics, due diligence, and client management, coordinating with engineers and consultants to deliver rigorous analyses and actionable recommendations.

The role involves interactions with utilities, IPPs, lenders, and project developers, with a strong emphasis on client-facing deliverables and business development.