Entry Level Energy Consultant -- Renewable Engineering

Sargent Lundy; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Commuter Benefit

Merit Scholarship

Employee Discount

Charitable Giving

Tuition Assistance

Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineer to analyze power projects, distill complex concepts into actionable conclusions, and support stakeholders in financing, design, construction, and operation of energy projects in the United States and overseas.

You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams to advise developers on utility-scale solar, wind, storage, and other assets; evaluate projects for financing; model economic/technical scenarios; and develop planning studies for utilities, producers,

Qualifications

• Technical report writing.
• Multidiscipline teamwork (design projects, co-ops).
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Project finance or business acumen.
• Conceptual project design.
• Construction project management and scheduling software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power projects and distill technical concepts into actionable conclusions and recommendations.
• Advise power project developers to support solar, wind, 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

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data analysis & visualization

Project finance / business acumen

Conceptual project design

Construction project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project planning & leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA or master’s degree a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will require you to analyze power projects and distill technical concepts and information into actionable conclusions and recommendations on which project stakeholders rely to develop, design, construct, operate, and finance energy projects being built in the United States and overseas prudently. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:

• Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing;
• Model economic, technical, and market scenarios for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and
• Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities, power producers, and government agencies.

Qualifications

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

This position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical and/or civil/structural engineering. A master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

Although not required, experience working on power or renewable energy projects will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to please highlight, as applicable, relevant coursework/experience pertaining to the following:

• Technical report writing;
• Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)
• Data analysis and visualization;
• Project finance or business acumen;
• Conceptual project design;
• Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge.

Also important are:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Decision making and judgement.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & 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.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$62,998 - $90,586

Transparency Statement

Sargent & 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.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.