Senior Energy Consultant - Renewable Engineering Experience

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,840 - 147,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced consultant for their power industry team. The role is hybrid, requiring face-to-face interaction with project developers and investors. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in the power industry and a degree in engineering. Award-winning benefits include health plans, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience in the power industry.
• Experience with designing utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Understanding of power project development and independent engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers.
• Execute independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors.
• Conduct technical, economic, and market studies for various entities.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Experience writing technical reports and proposals

Solid interpersonal skills

Project planning and leadership skills

Education

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

Master’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Description

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

Sargent & Lundy is one of the largest and most experienced power industry engineering and consulting firms. This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to work on our project teams that provide a wide variety of services, such as the following:

• Technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers to support new utility‑scale solar, wind, gas, battery energy storage, and other projects;
• Independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors to evaluate the financing of new power and infrastructure projects;
• Technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and
• Planning studies and business case development for utilities, independent power producers, and government agencies.

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.

Qualifications

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

This position requires someone who has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines may be considered). A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

In order to qualify, it is important that you have 7 or more years of experience in the power industry, including one or more of the following:

• Design of utility‑scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects;
• Independent engineering and due diligence services for power projects;
• Power project development;
• Solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage construction management;
• Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus;
• Experience with owner’s engineering activities during power project execution is a plus.

Also, extremely important are:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning and leadership skills.

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 & 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

$95,840.00 - $147,870.00

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.