Experienced Energy Consultant

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a qualified engineer to analyze power projects and distill technical concepts into actionable conclusions. The role supports stakeholders from project development through finance, with a mix of in-office and remote work three days a week.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication, and ability to collaborate across disciplines on diverse energy projects in the U.S. and abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical or civil/structural engineering with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business (MBA) is a plus.
• Experience on power or transmission projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise power project developers to support utility-scale 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 agencies.
• Develop planning studies and business cases for utilities, power producers, and government agencies.
• Technical report writing.
• Data analysis and visualization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Data visualization

Project finance

Leadership

Teamwork

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/ mechanical/ chemical/ civil-structural engineering

Master's degree in engineering or MBA (plus)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days

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 with at least 5 years of relative experience. Other engineering degree may be considered, A master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

Required

Although not required, experience working on power or transmission 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.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$84,762 - $129,498

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.