Lead Electrical Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Storage

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead for renewable energy projects within its Consulting group. This role is based on a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week, collaborating with power plant developers, lenders and IPPs across the United States.

You will lead electrical design for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, review EPC packages, and guide engineers through IFC design and negotiations to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects as part of EPC team or Owner’s Engineer.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solar and battery energy storage EPC RFP packages and associated technical specifications.
• Evaluate EPC proposals to assist selection of preferred EPC contractors.
• Provide technical support during negotiations of EPC contract.
• Prepare or review specifications for key equipment such as main power transformer, BESS/ PV collection system components.
• Review EPC contractor’s electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations (Renewable low-voltage DC/AC; AC collection system; collector substation expansion; gen-tie transmission).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead for renewable energy projects within its Consulting group. This role is based on a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week, collaborating with power plant developers, lenders and IPPs across the United States.

You will lead electrical design for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, review EPC packages, and guide engineers through IFC design and negotiations to deliver high-quality solutions.