Senior Electrical Engineering Consultant -- Renewable Energy

Sargent & Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead for renewable energy projects, with a focus on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage. The role is remote within the United States, requiring strong engineering leadership and collaboration with developers, lenders, and investors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of utility-scale electrical design experience, EPC/Owner’s Engineer exposure, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering design experience for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Experience as part of EPC teams or Owner’s Engineer on IFC design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to guide others.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering for owner’s engineer engagements on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Prepare solar and BESS EPC RFP packages and technical specifications.
• Evaluate EPC proposals and support EPC contract negotiations.
• Review electrical design drawings and calculations for low-voltage DC/AC systems, collector and substation work, and gen-tie transmission.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Solar + storage design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Sargent & Lundy is one of the largest and most experienced power industry engineering and consulting firms. We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Consulting group in the role of Electrical Engineering Lead for renewable energy projects. We are seeking detail-oriented professionals with solar and battery energy storage electrical engineering design experience.

This position is being added to support the continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, particularly in the renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning / advisory practice areas. Our Consulting group works with clients across the United States and in numerous other countries.

This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with power plant developers and owners, as well as lenders and investors, during the execution of consulting services work for the firm. The work environment in our Consulting group is fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting.

This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to be the electrical engineering lead for our owner’s engineer engagements for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects developed by our electric utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) clients. Common tasks include:

• Preparing solar and battery energy storage EPC RFP packages and associated technical specifications
• Evaluating EPC proposals to assist selection of preferred EPC contractors
• Providing technical support during negotiations of EPC contract
• Preparing or reviewing specifications for key equipment such as main power transformer, BESS/ PV collection system components
• Reviewing EPC contractor’s electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations
  • Renewable low-voltage (both DC and AC) systems
  • AC collection system for solar and batteries
  • Collector substation and interconnecting substation expansion
  • Gen-tie transmission

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• 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.
• Evidence of at least one utility scale project direct engineering experience during development of IFC design.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

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

$131,960.00 - $205,330.00

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.